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 2h 43m 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 - Jan 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:193.611:43 AM4.26:062.76:550.76:504:54Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:043.812:453.67:332.67:331.16:504:54Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:514.12:223.09:182.28:191.56:504:55Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:374.54:152.810:421.59:161.86:514:56Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:235.05:472.911:430.610:162.16:514:57Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:085.56:573.212:35-0.26:514:58Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:556.07:513.41:22-0.96:514:58Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:446.58:363.712:122.22:08-1.56:514:59Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:326.89:193.81:062.02:52-1.96:515:00New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:197.010:024.01:581.93:35-2.06:515:01New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:076.910:454.12:481.74:19-1.86:515:02New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:556.511:304.23:401.65:01-1.56:505:03Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:445.94:351.75:43-0.96:505:04Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:174.311:37 AM5.15:361.76:24-0.36:505:04Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:054.512:364.26:471.87:060.46:505:05First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:564.61:503.38:161.77:501.26:505:06First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:534.73:372.810:031.48:441.86:495:07First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:514.85:432.711:290.89:492.26:495:08First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:455.07:132.912:300.36:495:09Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:345.18:013.21:14-0.16:485:10Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:185.38:323.31:50-0.46:485:11Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:575.48:563.412:402.42:20-0.66:485:12Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:335.69:183.51:192.32:49-0.76:475:13Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:075.79:423.61:532.13:16-0.86:475:14Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:385.710:083.72:262.03:43-0.76:465:15Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:085.610:353.82:591.94:10-0.66:465:16Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:385.411:033.83:321.84:36-0.46:455:17Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:095.111:323.94:091.85:01-0.16:455:17Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:434.64:511.85:250.36:445:18Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:024.111:23 AM4.05:411.85:480.76:435:19Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:364.212:163.36:481.86:121.26:435:20Third 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 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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