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 5h 54m 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 - Sep 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:543.96:585.31:230.612:482.46:237:13Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:174.27:395.71:550.31:312.06:247:12Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:434.68:195.92:260.02:111.56:247:10Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:104.98:586.02:56-0.12:511.16:257:09New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:395.39:385.93:26-0.13:320.76:257:08New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:115.610:215.63:570.04:150.56:267:07New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:455.811:075.24:290.35:010.36:277:05Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:235.811:594.65:030.75:530.46:277:04Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:065.85:391.26:540.56:287:03Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:034.012:585.66:191.88:070.76:297:01First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:243.52:045.37:132.39:380.86:297:00First Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:143.43:285.18:402.711:080.66:306:59First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:553.64:565.210:352.86:316:57First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:534.16:075.412:160.311:59 AM2.46:316:56Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:344.47:045.61:070.112:591.96:326:55Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:074.87:515.71:480.01:461.56:326:53Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:375.18:325.62:240.02:271.16:336:52Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:055.39:095.52:540.23:030.86:346:51Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:325.49:455.33:220.43:380.76:346:49Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:585.510:194.93:480.74:120.66:356:48Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:245.510:544.64:121.04:460.66:366:47Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:505.411:324.24:361.45:220.76:366:45Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:165.24:591.86:030.96:376:44Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:163.711:45 AM5.05:202.26:511.26:386:42Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:123.312:204.75:402.67:541.46:386:41Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:393.11:124.45:582.99:221.56:396:40Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:414.310:521.46:396:38Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:263.54:234.310:213.211:511.16:406:37Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:473.85:344.611:412.86:416:36Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:094.26:284.912:320.812:312.36:416:34Waning Crescent30Fri
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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