Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 43m at 11:58 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:57 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Sep 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:223.42:175.17:172.29:511.16:237:13First Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:123.23:415.18:392.611:190.76:237:12First Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:523.55:045.310:312.76:247:11First Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:543.96:115.712:240.311:54 AM2.36:257:10Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:384.37:086.01:15-0.112:561.96:257:08Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:164.87:586.21:59-0.41:481.46:267:07Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:515.18:446.22:38-0.52:340.96:277:06Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:255.49:276.03:14-0.43:180.66:277:04Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:595.610:085.73:47-0.14:000.56:287:03Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:325.610:495.24:200.24:410.56:287:02Full Moon10Sun
11Mon11:055.511:314.74:510.75:230.66:297:00Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:395.45:211.26:080.96:306:59Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:184.212:155.15:511.76:591.26:306:58Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:133.612:564.86:212.38:021.46:316:56Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri2:293.21:504.56:582.79:311.66:326:55Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:443.13:104.38:123.111:091.56:326:54Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:313.44:404.310:253.16:336:52Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:063.75:484.612:111.211:48 AM2.96:346:51Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:294.06:374.812:520.912:372.56:346:50Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:514.37:195.11:250.71:172.06:356:48Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:144.67:565.31:550.51:531.66:356:47Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:384.98:335.42:230.42:281.26:366:45Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:045.39:095.42:500.43:040.86:376:44New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:315.59:475.33:180.53:410.56:376:43New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:005.710:275.13:470.74:210.36:386:41New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:315.811:124.74:170.95:040.26:396:40Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:075.84:481.35:540.36:396:39Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:054.211:49 AM5.75:231.76:520.46:406:37Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:103.812:415.46:052.28:030.66:416:36Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:343.51:505.17:072.69:290.76:416:35First Quarter30Sat
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 2:57 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 39% 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 Third Quarter (39% 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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