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 5h 21m 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 - Sep 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:285.311:335.15:120.25:280.96:237:12Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:015.25:410.86:161.16:247:11Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:194.312:345.16:071.47:091.36:257:10Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:143.61:114.96:292.18:181.56:257:08Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:353.11:564.66:432.710:021.56:267:07Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:094.411:491.36:267:06Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:464.46:277:05Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed8:183.75:584.712:500.912:003.36:287:03Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:273.96:495.01:300.612:522.96:287:02Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:394.17:305.42:020.31:292.56:297:01Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:554.38:065.62:290.12:022.16:306:59Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:144.58:405.82:54-0.12:351.76:306:58New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:354.89:135.83:19-0.13:081.46:316:57New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:575.09:475.73:440.03:431.16:326:55New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:215.210:245.34:080.24:210.86:326:54New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:475.411:044.94:320.65:020.76:336:52Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:165.511:524.34:561.05:490.76:336:51Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:495.65:201.56:460.76:346:50Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:543.612:295.55:442.18:000.86:356:48Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon2:253.11:275.36:092.69:400.86:356:47First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:555.111:160.46:366:46First Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:563.54:395.210:123.46:376:44First Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:243.95:575.512:230.011:53 AM2.96:376:43Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:514.46:585.81:13-0.312:552.36:386:42Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:194.87:486.01:54-0.51:441.76:396:40Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:475.18:336.02:30-0.52:281.16:396:39Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:155.49:155.83:02-0.33:090.76:406:38Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:435.79:555.53:320.03:480.46:416:36Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:115.810:355.03:590.54:270.36:416:35Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:385.711:174.44:241.05:070.46:426:34Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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