Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 11:58 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 25m at 4:35 pm (5.1 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 - Mar 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:404.97:503.912:341.81:31-0.16:155:46Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:155.18:124.11:091.51:57-0.36:145:47Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:485.28:364.31:421.12:22-0.36:125:47Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:205.29:004.52:150.92:47-0.36:115:48Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:525.19:264.72:480.73:13-0.26:105:49Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:254.99:534.83:220.53:380.06:095:50Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:014.610:234.83:590.44:050.36:075:50Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:414.110:564.84:410.54:320.76:065:51Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:313.611:364.75:300.65:021.26:055:52Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:363.16:310.75:381.66:045:53Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:294.62:122.87:540.86:352.16:025:53Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:434.54:092.89:320.58:292.46:015:54Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:164.65:283.310:500.110:182.26:005:55Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:374.96:173.711:47-0.311:311.75:595:56Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:415.26:564.212:35-0.75:575:56Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:355.57:324.712:271.11:16-0.95:565:57Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:245.78:075.11:160.61:54-0.95:555:58New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:095.68:415.32:020.12:29-0.85:535:58New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:525.49:165.52:45-0.23:03-0.55:525:59New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:355.09:505.43:27-0.33:360.05:516:00New Moon20Wed
21Thu10:184.510:255.34:10-0.24:080.55:496:01Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:044.011:015.04:540.04:401.05:486:01Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:563.411:404.65:420.35:121.65:476:02Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:023.06:380.75:482.15:466:03Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:274.22:432.77:520.96:422.55:446:03First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:343.95:052.99:301.08:452.75:436:04First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:073.85:573.210:500.810:352.55:426:05First Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:293.96:253.511:400.611:342.15:406:06First Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:274.16:473.812:160.45:396:06Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:124.47:094.112:151.712:460.25:386:07Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:514.67:324.412:511.21:140.15:366:08Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 8:16 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 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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