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 : 1:41 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 17m at 9:16 am (3.7 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 - May 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:033.25:37-0.34:282.16:017:29Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:553.06:19-0.14:532.46:007:30Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:592.97:070.25:212.65:597:31Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:024.53:232.98:020.56:112.95:587:31Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:554.14:523.19:070.78:163.05:577:32Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:153.85:343.410:110.710:262.85:577:33Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:543.66:023.811:040.711:422.25:567:33Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:153.66:274.211:460.85:557:34Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:183.76:544.712:341.612:230.85:547:35Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:143.87:235.21:180.912:570.95:537:36Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:053.97:545.72:010.11:331.15:527:36Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:543.98:296.12:43-0.52:091.25:527:37New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:433.99:066.43:26-1.12:461.45:517:38New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:333.89:466.54:11-1.43:261.65:507:39New Moon14Tue
15Wed11:263.710:316.44:59-1.54:081.85:497:39New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:253.65:51-1.44:572.05:497:40Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:283.56:45-1.15:562.35:487:41Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:175.72:363.67:43-0.87:132.55:487:41Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:225.13:453.88:45-0.48:472.45:477:42First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:384.54:474.29:480.010:302.15:467:43First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:044.05:374.610:460.411:511.55:467:43First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:273.86:185.011:370.75:457:44Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:393.66:555.312:530.912:201.05:457:45Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:403.67:295.61:440.312:591.35:447:45Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:333.68:015.72:26-0.11:341.65:447:46Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:183.58:325.83:04-0.42:081.85:437:47Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:583.59:025.83:39-0.62:402.05:437:47Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:363.59:325.74:13-0.63:112.15:437:48Full Moon28Tue
29Wed11:153.410:035.64:48-0.63:422.25:427:49Full Moon29Wed
30Thu11:573.310:355.45:24-0.54:142.45:427:49Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:413.36:01-0.34:502.55:427:50Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 11:28 am — 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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