Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 5:34 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 06m at 12:56 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - May 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:254.48:005.11:331.11:360.26:007:30Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:134.58:275.62:140.32:070.35:597:30Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:004.58:576.02:56-0.32:390.65:587:31Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:484.39:306.33:39-0.93:110.95:587:32Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:404.010:066.44:24-1.23:451.35:577:33Full Moon5Wed
6Thu11:363.710:466.35:14-1.34:211.75:567:33Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:423.46:09-1.25:012.15:557:34Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:593.27:10-1.05:542.55:547:35Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:315.53:323.28:19-0.67:182.95:537:36Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:444.94:593.59:35-0.49:192.95:537:36Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:144.55:534.010:46-0.211:102.45:527:37Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:454.36:324.411:43-0.15:517:38Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:594.27:044.812:211.812:280.15:507:38Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:594.17:335.11:151.21:050.45:507:39Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:514.08:005.41:590.61:370.75:497:40Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:373.98:265.62:370.12:051.15:487:41Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:193.88:515.73:12-0.22:311.45:487:41New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:583.69:165.73:45-0.42:561.75:477:42New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:383.59:415.64:18-0.53:211.95:467:43New Moon19Wed
20Thu11:203.310:075.54:53-0.53:452.25:467:43New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:083.15:30-0.44:092.45:457:44Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:033.06:11-0.24:322.65:457:45Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:092.96:580.04:582.85:447:45Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:353.07:500.35:453.15:447:46Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:354.44:493.38:480.47:583.25:437:47First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:464.15:223.69:470.510:063.05:437:47First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:193.85:484.010:390.611:262.45:437:48First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:473.76:144.511:230.75:427:49First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:593.76:425.012:231.612:020.85:427:49Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:023.87:135.61:120.812:401.05:427:50Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:013.87:486.11:590.01:191.25:417:50Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 3:15 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 87% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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