Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 52m at 1:41 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:146.38:064.612:551.01:55-0.46:064:58Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:476.78:554.41:291.22:40-0.96:064:57Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:246.99:474.22:041.53:27-1.16:074:56Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:046.910:463.92:411.84:18-1.16:084:55Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:486.611:533.63:212.25:14-0.96:094:54Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:406.24:102.56:16-0.56:104:54Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:113.611:44 AM5.65:162.97:25-0.16:114:53Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:383.71:025.06:533.18:380.26:124:52Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:524.12:324.68:512.99:440.46:134:51Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:414.53:584.410:252.310:370.66:134:51Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:204.95:094.311:291.611:190.86:144:50Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:525.36:084.212:191.06:154:49Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:225.66:584.11:000.56:164:49Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:495.87:424.012:251.41:370.16:174:48Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:155.98:223.912:531.72:11-0.16:184:47New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:416.09:003.81:202.02:43-0.36:194:47New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:075.99:383.71:462.23:16-0.36:204:46New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:345.910:183.52:122.33:50-0.36:214:46New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:015.711:043.42:382.54:28-0.16:224:45Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue9:315.511:573.33:052.75:090.16:224:45Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:035.23:332.85:550.36:234:45Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:573.310:42 AM4.94:113.06:440.56:244:44Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:053.411:33 AM4.55:223.27:370.76:254:44First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:083.612:494.17:223.38:320.96:264:44First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:504.02:283.89:172.99:241.06:274:43First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:244.44:003.610:332.210:101.16:284:43First Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:555.05:133.711:281.310:521.36:294:43Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:285.56:173.812:170.56:294:43Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:046.17:143.91:03-0.36:304:42Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:426.68:073.912:151.61:49-1.06:314:42Full Moon30Fri
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 4:55 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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