Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:31 am (-1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 27m at 8:09 pm (6.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Sep 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:354.07:375.62:060.11:282.46:237:13Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:534.38:145.92:34-0.12:051.96:247:12Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:154.68:506.03:00-0.22:421.56:247:11Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:395.09:265.93:27-0.23:191.16:257:09Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:055.310:055.63:530.03:590.86:257:08Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:335.510:465.24:200.34:420.66:267:07Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:045.711:334.64:470.75:290.56:277:05Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:395.85:141.26:250.56:277:04Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:313.912:225.75:431.87:330.76:287:03Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:493.31:165.56:142.39:040.86:297:01Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:543.02:335.37:002.910:480.66:297:00Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:243.34:115.29:233.26:306:59Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:103.75:355.412:050.211:25 AM3.06:306:57Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:414.26:395.712:59-0.112:352.46:316:56Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:094.67:315.91:42-0.31:281.86:326:55Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:374.98:165.92:18-0.32:121.36:326:53Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:035.28:565.82:49-0.22:520.96:336:52New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:305.49:345.53:170.13:290.76:346:51New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:555.610:105.13:420.44:060.56:346:49New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:205.610:474.64:060.94:420.56:356:48New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:445.511:264.14:271.35:200.66:366:47Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:085.44:461.86:010.86:366:45Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:113.611:32 AM5.15:012.26:491.16:376:44Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:103.211:59 AM4.95:082.67:551.36:386:43Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:384.69:331.46:386:41First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:074.311:121.36:396:40First Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:583.54:174.310:003.66:396:39First Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:273.75:334.612:080.911:42 AM3.26:406:37First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:314.16:254.912:460.612:302.76:416:36Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:464.47:095.21:170.41:102.16:416:35Waxing Gibbous30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410120)

Common Questions About Imperial Beach, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Imperial Beach, CA today?

Slack tide in Imperial Beach, CA is approximately 11:50 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Imperial Beach, CA?

Imperial Beach, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 4% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Imperial Beach, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Imperial Beach, CA?

Tide predictions for Imperial Beach, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Imperial Beach, CA?

Tide data for Imperial Beach, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410120. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410120.

What is the moon phase in Imperial Beach, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Imperial Beach, CA is Waning Crescent (4% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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