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 : 9:21 am (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 08m at 4:07 am (3.0 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 - Dec 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:053.712:234.06:503.07:441.06:324:42Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:113.81:433.68:342.98:421.36:334:42Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:034.13:193.410:102.59:381.46:344:42Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:424.54:383.411:101.910:261.56:354:42Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:154.85:393.511:551.311:091.56:364:42Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:475.26:313.612:350.76:374:42Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:205.67:173.81:130.16:374:42Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:536.08:014.012:271.61:51-0.46:384:42Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:296.38:444.11:061.62:29-0.86:394:43New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:066.59:284.11:461.63:10-1.16:404:43New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:466.510:144.12:281.73:52-1.26:404:43New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:286.411:054.13:121.84:37-1.16:414:43Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:156.111:594.24:021.95:24-0.86:424:44Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:085.55:012.16:15-0.56:424:44Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:574.312:104.96:132.27:090.06:434:44First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:004.41:264.27:422.28:090.56:434:45First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:044.72:573.79:221.99:130.86:444:45First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:045.14:283.510:471.310:131.16:454:45First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:555.45:453.611:510.611:071.46:454:46Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:415.76:483.712:430.06:464:46Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:236.07:393.81:27-0.46:464:47Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:026.18:223.912:401.62:06-0.76:474:47Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:386.19:003.91:201.72:41-0.86:474:48Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:126.19:363.91:571.83:14-0.86:484:48Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:455.910:113.92:331.93:46-0.76:484:49Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:175.710:483.93:072.04:18-0.56:484:50Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:495.411:263.83:432.14:51-0.26:494:50Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:215.04:212.25:240.16:494:51Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:063.810:56 AM4.55:052.45:580.46:494:51Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:503.811:37 AM4.06:012.56:340.86:504:52Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue1:403.912:313.57:162.57:241.16:504:53Third Quarter31Tue
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 6:44 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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