Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 52m at 6:18 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:105.23:302.86:050.66:064:57Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:414.87:110.96:074:56Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:334.48:331.06:084:55Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:224.19:460.96:094:55Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:393.93:144.010:083.310:350.86:104:54Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:454.24:274.211:032.811:110.76:104:53Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun5:594.55:214.311:442.111:430.76:114:52Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:175.06:094.512:211.46:124:52Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:395.46:554.512:120.812:590.76:134:51Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:045.97:414.512:420.91:380.16:144:50Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:326.38:284.41:121.12:19-0.56:154:49New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:036.69:164.21:431.43:02-0.96:164:49New Moon12Fri
13Sat8:386.710:103.92:151.73:48-1.06:174:48New Moon13Sat
14Sun9:176.711:123.72:502.14:40-1.06:184:48Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon10:016.43:292.45:39-0.86:184:47Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:263.510:55 AM5.94:172.86:44-0.56:194:47Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:513.512:045.45:343.17:56-0.26:204:46First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:203.81:304.97:303.29:080.06:214:46First Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:194.23:054.59:302.810:080.26:224:45First Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:014.74:274.410:522.110:570.46:234:45First Quarter20Sat
21Sun5:365.15:334.311:501.411:370.76:244:44Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:085.56:304.212:380.76:254:44Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:375.87:204.112:121.01:200.26:264:44Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:056.08:054.012:431.31:57-0.26:264:43Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:336.18:473.81:121.72:32-0.46:274:43Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:006.19:283.71:402.03:06-0.56:284:43Full Moon26Fri
27Sat8:266.010:103.52:062.23:40-0.46:294:43Full Moon27Sat
28Sun8:545.810:563.42:322.44:17-0.36:304:43Full Moon28Sun
29Mon9:225.611:493.32:582.64:57-0.16:314:42Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue9:535.33:242.85:410.26:324:42Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 9:37 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 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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