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 5h 28m at 4:07 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Mar 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:574.22:402.68:321.26:442.16:155:46Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:164.24:422.710:100.98:502.46:145:46Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:454.55:513.111:180.310:322.26:135:47Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:564.96:353.612:09-0.36:115:48Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:545.47:134.112:53-0.86:105:49Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:455.87:494.512:331.21:33-1.16:095:49Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:336.08:255.01:220.72:11-1.36:085:50New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:196.19:015.32:090.22:49-1.26:075:51New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:055.99:395.52:56-0.13:26-0.96:055:52New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:515.410:195.53:43-0.34:03-0.56:045:52Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:404.811:005.34:32-0.24:400.16:035:53Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:344.111:455.15:250.05:200.86:015:54Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:383.56:260.36:031.46:005:55Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:374.72:033.07:400.66:582.05:595:55First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:424.44:102.99:190.78:332.45:585:56First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:074.25:463.210:490.610:242.45:565:57First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:294.26:333.511:490.311:352.15:555:58First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:314.47:033.812:320.15:545:58Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:184.67:274.012:211.81:050.05:525:59Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:574.77:494.212:571.41:320.05:516:00Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:314.88:114.41:281.11:570.05:506:00Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:024.98:334.61:590.82:210.05:496:01Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:334.88:574.82:300.52:450.15:476:02Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:054.79:214.83:010.43:080.35:466:03Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:384.49:464.93:340.33:320.65:456:03Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:144.110:134.94:100.33:560.95:436:04Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:553.710:434.84:490.34:201.25:426:05Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:463.311:204.65:360.54:471.65:416:05Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:562.96:360.65:232.05:396:06Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:114.42:392.87:560.76:282.45:386:07Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:304.34:233.09:270.58:462.65:376:07Third Quarter31Mon
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (50% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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