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 3h 17m 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 - Jan 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:434.02:013.18:582.48:181.56:504:54Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:384.23:472.910:271.99:201.76:504:54Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:264.65:113.011:271.310:191.86:504:55Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:085.06:153.212:140.66:514:56Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:495.57:063.512:56-0.16:514:57Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:305.97:513.812:011.71:36-0.76:514:58Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:126.38:334.012:491.62:16-1.26:514:58New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:546.69:154.21:351.52:57-1.56:514:59New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:376.79:584.42:211.43:38-1.66:515:00New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:226.510:434.53:091.34:20-1.56:515:01Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:096.111:314.53:591.35:03-1.16:515:02Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:005.54:551.45:48-0.66:505:03Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:224.611:57 AM4.86:001.66:36-0.16:505:04Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:184.61:054.07:171.67:280.66:505:04First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:204.72:333.48:531.58:301.16:505:05First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:264.94:173.110:301.19:401.56:505:06First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:285.15:483.211:440.510:471.76:495:07Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:225.36:543.412:380.06:495:08Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:095.57:413.61:22-0.36:495:09Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:515.68:173.712:321.81:58-0.66:495:10Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:275.78:483.81:141.82:29-0.76:485:11Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:015.79:173.91:501.72:58-0.76:485:12Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:335.79:454.02:231.63:26-0.66:475:13Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:035.510:144.02:561.63:53-0.56:475:14Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:345.310:454.03:291.64:21-0.36:465:15Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:045.011:174.04:041.64:480.06:465:16Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:364.511:514.04:421.75:160.36:455:17Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:124.05:271.85:440.76:455:17Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:294.011:56 AM3.56:242.06:141.16:445:18Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:144.01:043.07:442.06:511.56:445:19Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:134.13:012.69:281.77:531.96:435:20Third Quarter31Fri
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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