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 32m at 9:21 am (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:024.19:286.43:47-1.13:091.45:417:51Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:504.110:106.44:31-1.33:531.55:417:51Full Moon2Sun
3Mon11:424.110:566.25:17-1.34:401.75:417:52Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:364.16:06-1.25:351.95:407:52Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:344.16:57-0.96:392.15:407:53Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:455.32:364.27:51-0.57:562.25:407:53Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:524.73:414.48:490.09:292.15:407:54Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:114.14:424.79:500.411:031.75:407:54Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:393.75:365.110:510.75:407:55Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:003.66:235.412:171.111:45 AM1.05:407:55Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:103.67:055.61:160.512:341.35:407:56Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:083.77:435.82:040.11:171.55:407:56Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:563.78:195.92:45-0.31:581.75:407:57Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:373.88:535.93:22-0.52:351.85:407:57New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:143.89:255.83:55-0.53:101.95:407:57New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:513.89:575.74:28-0.53:442.05:407:58New Moon16Sun
17Mon11:283.710:295.55:01-0.44:182.15:407:58New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:073.75:34-0.34:542.25:407:58Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:473.76:09-0.15:352.45:417:58Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:313.76:440.26:232.55:417:59Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:134.52:183.87:210.57:242.65:417:59Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:594.13:093.98:010.88:452.65:417:59First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:013.64:024.18:471.110:192.35:427:59First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:303.24:524.59:411.411:361.85:427:59First Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:043.15:374.910:391.65:427:59First Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:213.26:195.312:331.111:34 AM1.75:428:00Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:243.47:025.81:230.412:251.75:438:00Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:183.77:456.22:08-0.21:161.75:438:00Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:063.98:306.62:52-0.82:051.65:448:00Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:514.29:146.83:35-1.22:541.55:448:00Full Moon30Sun
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 12:58 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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