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 : in 3h 21m at 10:26 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:236.89:444.42:061.43:24-1.76:504:53New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:086.610:284.52:541.44:06-1.56:504:54New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:526.211:144.53:421.44:47-1.16:504:55Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:385.64:331.65:28-0.66:504:56Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:014.411:27 AM4.85:291.86:100.06:514:56Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:514.412:204.16:331.96:520.66:514:57First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:444.41:273.47:532.07:391.26:514:58First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:434.43:012.99:381.88:351.76:514:59First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:444.54:502.811:071.49:412.06:515:00First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:374.76:142.912:060.96:515:00Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:234.97:073.112:470.46:515:01Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:035.27:423.31:210.16:515:02Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:405.48:123.512:172.11:51-0.26:505:03Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:155.68:403.712:562.02:20-0.56:505:04Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:485.79:083.81:331.82:48-0.66:505:05Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:205.89:373.92:091.73:17-0.76:505:06Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:525.810:084.02:441.63:47-0.76:505:07Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:255.610:414.13:201.64:17-0.66:495:08Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:015.311:174.24:001.64:48-0.36:495:09Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:404.811:564.34:451.65:200.06:495:09Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:274.25:401.75:550.56:485:10Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:414.412:293.66:501.76:351.06:485:11Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:364.51:573.08:231.57:281.46:485:12Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:424.73:522.810:021.08:461.86:475:13Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:525.15:283.011:180.310:111.96:475:14Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:565.56:353.412:16-0.36:465:15Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:525.97:243.71:05-0.96:465:16Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:446.28:064.112:221.61:48-1.36:455:17Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:316.48:444.41:151.32:28-1.56:445:18New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:166.49:214.62:031.13:05-1.46:445:19New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:586.29:594.72:480.93:41-1.26:435:20New Moon31Tue
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 1:57 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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