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 5h 37m 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 - Nov 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:305.05:214.711:331.511:350.56:054:58Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:045.56:194.612:240.86:064:57Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:375.97:104.612:130.81:090.26:074:56Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:086.27:574.412:471.11:50-0.26:084:55New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:396.38:404.31:191.42:29-0.56:094:55New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:096.39:224.01:501.73:07-0.56:104:54New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:386.210:063.82:192.03:44-0.46:114:53New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:085.910:533.62:472.34:23-0.26:114:52Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:385.611:473.43:152.55:060.16:124:51Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:115.33:432.85:530.46:134:51Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:503.310:49 AM4.94:173.06:460.76:144:50Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:093.311:40 AM4.45:183.37:450.96:154:49First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:313.512:574.07:163.48:481.16:164:49First Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:163.82:363.89:233.19:411.26:174:48First Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:454.24:013.710:382.510:241.26:184:48First Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:114.65:063.711:271.911:011.36:194:47Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:375.06:013.812:091.26:194:47Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:045.56:513.912:480.56:204:46Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:345.97:384.012:091.51:28-0.16:214:46Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:076.38:244.012:441.72:08-0.76:224:45Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:426.69:114.01:201.82:50-1.06:234:45Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:216.810:013.91:591.93:35-1.26:244:44Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:036.710:553.82:402.14:23-1.26:254:44Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:496.511:553.73:262.35:15-1.06:264:44Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:426.04:212.56:09-0.66:274:43Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:593.811:44 AM5.55:332.77:07-0.26:284:43Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed2:054.012:564.87:032.78:070.26:284:43Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:094.42:224.28:482.49:080.66:294:43Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:034.83:523.910:201.810:030.96:304:43Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:495.25:123.711:281.110:511.26:314:42Waning Crescent30Sat
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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