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 48m 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 - Sep 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:034.912:255.56:020.96:520.96:237:12Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:004.21:145.26:431.57:581.26:247:11Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:103.62:104.97:292.19:241.36:257:10Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:513.33:234.78:362.611:041.36:257:09Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:533.44:454.610:182.96:267:07Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:023.75:534.812:161.011:45 AM2.76:267:06Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:403.96:445.01:060.812:412.56:277:05Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:074.27:265.21:420.61:222.16:287:03Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:314.48:025.42:120.41:571.86:287:02Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:534.68:355.52:380.42:291.56:297:01Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:164.89:075.53:030.43:011.36:306:59New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:405.09:385.43:280.43:341.06:306:58New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:055.110:115.23:530.64:070.96:316:57New Moon13Fri
14Sat10:315.210:464.94:180.84:420.96:316:55New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:585.211:254.54:431.15:210.96:326:54Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:285.25:091.46:071.06:336:53Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:114.012:055.15:371.87:031.16:336:51Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:133.612:525.06:102.28:171.26:346:50First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:413.32:014.87:022.69:491.16:356:49First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:333.33:334.88:472.911:120.86:356:47First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:543.75:015.110:452.86:366:46First Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:444.26:095.412:120.312:012.36:376:44Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:244.77:055.81:010.012:581.66:376:43Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:015.27:566.01:44-0.21:491.06:386:42Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:375.68:446.02:23-0.32:350.56:396:40Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:125.99:295.83:00-0.23:200.16:396:39Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:486.110:145.53:360.14:05-0.16:406:38Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:246.111:015.14:110.54:49-0.16:406:36Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:016.011:504.54:461.05:360.16:416:35Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:405.65:221.56:260.46:426:34Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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