Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:02 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 42m at 5:29 pm (5.6 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 - Jun 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:493.65:154.410:190.911:461.85:417:51Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:143.35:574.711:111.25:417:51Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:273.36:344.912:461.311:55 AM1.55:417:52Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:273.37:075.21:310.812:351.75:417:52Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:153.47:385.42:080.41:111.85:407:53Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:553.58:095.52:420.11:461.95:407:53Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:323.58:405.73:14-0.22:201.95:407:54New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:073.69:125.83:46-0.42:542.05:407:54New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:433.69:435.84:19-0.53:282.05:407:55New Moon9Thu
10Fri11:213.610:165.74:53-0.64:032.15:407:55New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:013.65:29-0.54:412.25:407:56Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:443.76:06-0.45:252.35:407:56Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:303.86:45-0.26:202.45:407:56Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:164.82:193.97:260.17:312.55:407:57Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:144.33:124.28:120.49:002.35:407:57First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:283.84:074.69:040.810:331.85:407:57First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:023.45:005.010:021.111:501.15:407:58First Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:333.35:505.511:021.45:407:58Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:503.46:396.012:520.311:59 AM1.55:417:58Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:553.67:266.41:46-0.412:531.65:417:58Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:503.98:136.72:35-1.01:471.65:417:59Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:394.08:596.83:21-1.32:381.65:417:59Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:254.29:446.74:06-1.53:261.65:417:59Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:114.210:296.44:49-1.44:151.75:427:59Full Moon24Fri
25Sat11:574.311:145.95:31-1.25:041.85:427:59Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:444.36:13-0.85:561.95:427:59Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:005.31:314.36:54-0.36:542.15:438:00Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:494.72:204.37:340.38:002.25:438:00Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:434.03:124.48:160.99:242.25:438:00Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:523.44:074.59:021.411:011.95:448:00Third Quarter30Thu
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 9:15 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 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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