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 : 10:26 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 51m at 5:57 am (2.9 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 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:343.55:57-0.25:082.35:417:50Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri1:213.46:360.05:522.55:417:51Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat2:133.57:170.36:512.75:417:52Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:404.33:083.68:010.58:122.75:417:52First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:413.94:043.98:520.89:502.55:407:53First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:063.54:534.39:471.011:131.95:407:53First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:403.45:374.810:431.15:407:54First Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:593.46:185.312:161.211:35 AM1.25:407:54Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:063.67:005.81:090.412:251.35:407:55Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:043.87:436.31:58-0.31:141.45:407:55Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:574.08:276.62:45-0.92:021.45:407:55Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:474.19:126.83:31-1.42:511.45:407:56Full Moon12Mon
13Tue10:364.29:586.84:17-1.63:401.55:407:56Full Moon13Tue
14Wed11:274.310:466.55:03-1.64:311.65:407:57Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:194.35:51-1.45:251.75:407:57Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri1:134.36:39-1.06:271.95:407:57Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:315.42:094.47:28-0.57:362.05:407:58Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:314.73:084.58:190.19:002.15:407:58Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:414.04:094.69:140.710:361.85:407:58Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:063.55:054.810:121.111:581.45:417:58Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:353.35:545.111:081.55:417:59Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:523.36:365.31:000.911:58 AM1.85:417:59Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:533.37:145.41:470.512:431.95:417:59Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:403.47:495.62:260.21:242.05:427:59Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:173.68:225.72:59-0.12:012.15:427:59Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:503.68:555.83:30-0.32:372.15:427:59New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:223.79:265.84:00-0.43:112.15:438:00New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:543.89:575.74:30-0.43:462.15:438:00New Moon28Wed
29Thu11:283.810:295.65:02-0.44:212.15:438:00New Moon29Thu
30Fri12:043.95:33-0.34:592.25:448:00Waxing 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 8:11 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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