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 3h 13m 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 - Jul 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:523.88:547.03:27-1.42:272.15:448:00Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:413.99:427.04:14-1.73:192.05:458:00Full Moon2Fri
3Sat11:304.010:316.85:01-1.74:112.05:457:59Full Moon3Sat
4Sun12:194.15:47-1.55:052.15:467:59Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:084.26:34-1.16:052.15:467:59Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:145.71:594.37:19-0.67:112.25:477:59Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:105.02:514.48:040.08:282.25:477:59Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:124.23:444.68:500.710:022.15:487:59Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:313.54:374.89:381.311:341.65:487:58Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:073.15:255.010:291.85:497:58Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:433.06:085.212:451.111:21 AM2.25:497:58Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:023.16:485.31:380.612:102.55:507:58Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:543.37:275.52:190.212:562.65:517:57Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:303.48:035.72:55-0.11:392.65:517:57Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:003.58:385.83:26-0.32:192.55:527:56New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:293.69:125.93:57-0.42:562.55:527:56New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:583.79:455.94:28-0.53:312.45:537:56New Moon17Sat
18Sun11:283.710:185.84:59-0.54:062.35:547:55New Moon18Sun
19Mon12:013.85:29-0.44:422.35:547:55Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:343.96:00-0.25:242.35:557:54Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:094.06:300.16:132.45:557:54Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:064.91:454.27:000.47:152.35:567:53Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:554.32:274.47:320.98:342.25:577:52First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:013.63:154.78:081.410:121.85:577:52First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:423.14:125.08:541.911:391.15:587:51First Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:372.95:125.510:022.35:597:50First Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:103.16:105.912:470.311:20 AM2.55:597:50Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:153.57:066.41:44-0.412:302.56:007:49Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:023.87:596.72:33-1.01:322.36:017:48Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:434.08:497.03:18-1.32:282.06:017:47Full Moon30Fri
31Sat10:224.39:367.04:00-1.53:191.86:027:47Full Moon31Sat
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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