Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 07m at 1:02 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:25 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Feb 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:184.912:293.76:391.16:200.96:425:21Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:134.91:543.08:061.07:111.56:425:22Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:204.93:522.79:490.78:302.06:415:23Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:375.05:392.911:130.210:062.16:405:24Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:485.36:443.312:14-0.36:395:25Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:485.67:273.71:02-0.76:395:26Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:395.88:024.012:231.81:42-1.06:385:27Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:235.98:334.21:111.52:17-1.06:375:27New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:035.99:034.41:531.22:49-1.06:365:28New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:395.79:324.52:311.03:18-0.86:355:29New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:135.410:014.63:070.93:45-0.56:345:30New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:465.010:304.63:420.94:11-0.16:345:31Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:194.510:594.54:191.04:360.36:335:32Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:544.011:294.44:581.14:590.86:325:33Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:333.45:431.35:211.26:315:34Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:034.312:232.96:401.55:401.76:305:35First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:454.11:562.48:041.65:552.16:295:35First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:484.010:021.46:285:36First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:154.16:382.711:210.99:482.66:275:37First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:304.46:533.112:070.46:265:38Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:264.87:143.412:43-0.16:255:39Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:135.27:373.812:002.01:15-0.56:235:40Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:555.68:044.212:451.51:47-0.86:225:40Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:365.88:334.61:281.12:18-0.96:215:41Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:175.99:044.92:100.62:50-0.96:205:42Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:595.79:375.22:520.23:22-0.76:195:43Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:435.410:145.43:370.03:56-0.46:185:44Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:304.810:545.44:26-0.14:300.16:175:45Waning Gibbous28Mon
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 4:13 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (28% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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