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 4h 45m 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 - Aug 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:153.05:534.912:411.211:08 AM2.76:027:46Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:593.36:415.21:260.812:112.66:037:46Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:293.67:235.52:010.41:022.46:047:45Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:553.88:015.82:330.01:452.26:047:44Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:224.18:386.03:03-0.22:261.96:057:43New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:504.39:156.13:33-0.43:051.76:067:42New Moon6Sat
7Sun10:194.69:526.14:03-0.53:441.46:067:41New Moon7Sun
8Mon10:514.810:315.84:34-0.44:261.36:077:40New Moon8Mon
9Tue11:255.011:135.45:05-0.25:121.26:087:39Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:035.15:380.26:041.26:087:38Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:024.812:455.26:130.77:061.26:097:37Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:004.21:355.26:501.28:211.36:107:36First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:153.52:365.27:361.89:561.16:107:35First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:583.23:515.38:432.311:270.76:117:34First Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:493.25:085.510:202.56:127:33First Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:053.66:145.812:360.211:46 AM2.46:127:32Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:544.07:106.11:30-0.212:512.16:137:31Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:334.37:596.22:14-0.51:451.86:147:30Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:074.68:426.22:52-0.62:311.56:147:29Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:394.89:226.13:26-0.53:131.26:157:28Full Moon20Sat
21Sun10:105.010:005.83:58-0.33:521.16:167:26Full Moon21Sun
22Mon10:415.110:365.44:280.04:301.16:167:25Full Moon22Mon
23Tue11:115.111:125.04:560.45:081.16:177:24Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:425.011:514.45:220.85:491.36:187:23Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:134.95:481.36:341.56:187:22Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:343.912:484.76:131.87:291.76:197:21Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:293.31:304.56:372.28:451.86:207:19Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:582.92:314.47:042.610:331.76:207:18Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:462.93:574.48:203.011:561.46:217:17Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue7:073.25:154.610:443.06:227:16Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed7:323.56:125.012:461.011:58 AM2.86:227:14Waning Crescent31Wed
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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