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 3h 45m 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 - Jan 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:496.910:234.22:321.63:56-1.86:504:53Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:356.611:074.33:231.64:38-1.46:504:54Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:236.011:534.44:151.65:19-1.06:504:55Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:125.35:131.75:59-0.36:504:56Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:404.512:054.46:171.86:380.36:514:56Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:294.51:083.67:341.97:191.06:514:57Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:244.62:362.99:141.78:061.66:514:58Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:224.74:362.710:521.39:062.16:514:59Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:194.86:262.811:590.710:142.46:515:00Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:095.07:283.012:470.36:515:00Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:535.28:023.21:24-0.16:515:01Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:335.48:273.412:042.51:56-0.46:515:02Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:095.68:513.512:472.32:25-0.66:505:03Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:435.79:163.61:242.22:53-0.76:505:04New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:155.89:423.71:592.03:21-0.86:505:05New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:465.810:103.92:341.93:48-0.76:505:06New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:165.610:394.03:081.84:16-0.66:505:07New Moon17Thu
18Fri9:485.311:104.13:451.74:43-0.46:495:08Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:224.911:424.24:261.75:090.06:495:09Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:024.35:161.75:360.46:495:09Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:184.411:52 AM3.66:171.76:040.96:485:10First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:024.51:082.97:411.66:371.56:485:11First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:574.73:162.59:281.27:262.06:485:12First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:074.95:272.610:590.59:072.36:475:13First Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:185.36:443.012:03-0.26:475:14Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:215.87:293.412:54-0.96:465:15Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:186.28:063.81:38-1.46:465:16Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:096.58:414.112:511.82:19-1.76:455:17Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:576.79:164.41:431.42:56-1.76:445:18Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:416.69:524.62:311.13:33-1.66:445:19Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:246.210:284.73:170.94:07-1.26:435:20Full Moon31Thu
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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