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 4h 18m at 2:45 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:16 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Oct 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:013.64:075.09:533.211:430.26:426:34Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:384.05:295.211:322.76:436:32Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:094.56:335.512:340.012:352.06:436:31Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:405.07:265.61:15-0.11:261.36:446:30Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:105.58:155.61:520.02:120.76:456:28Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:415.99:005.42:250.22:550.26:456:27New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:116.19:425.12:560.53:36-0.16:466:26New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:416.210:254.73:260.94:16-0.26:476:24New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:106.111:104.23:541.44:57-0.16:476:23Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:405.911:593.84:201.85:400.16:486:22Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:105.64:452.36:280.46:496:21Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:583.411:43 AM5.25:062.77:240.86:506:20Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:183.212:254.75:213.08:371.16:506:18First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:344.310:061.26:516:17First Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:323.53:234.19:213.511:161.16:526:16First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:393.84:564.211:233.16:536:15First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:534.15:574.312:011.012:152.66:536:14Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:104.56:454.512:350.912:542.16:546:12Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:294.97:274.61:040.81:301.56:556:11Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:515.28:074.71:320.92:050.96:566:10Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:155.68:464.71:591.02:410.46:566:09Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:416.09:274.52:261.13:18-0.16:576:08Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:096.210:104.32:541.43:57-0.46:586:07Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:416.410:574.13:231.64:40-0.56:596:06Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:156.411:533.83:531.95:28-0.57:006:05Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:566.24:272.36:23-0.37:006:04Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:003.510:45 AM5.94:072.66:27-0.16:015:03Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:233.411:50 AM5.45:093.07:400.26:025:02Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:583.61:135.06:583.28:560.36:035:01Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:084.02:484.79:022.910:010.36:045:00Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:544.54:134.710:312.310:530.46:054:59Third Quarter31Thu
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 6:00 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 10% 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 (10% 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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