Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 39m at 5:46 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 12:21 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Sep 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:554.76:237:13First Quarter1Fri
2Sat8:203.45:255.112:220.810:47 AM3.46:247:12First Quarter2Sat
3Sun8:073.76:285.61:100.212:123.06:247:10Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:234.07:206.11:49-0.31:072.46:257:09Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue8:484.48:076.52:25-0.71:551.86:267:08Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:154.88:526.62:59-0.92:411.26:267:06Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:465.39:376.53:33-0.83:270.76:277:05Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:185.610:236.04:05-0.54:140.46:277:04Full Moon8Fri
9Sat10:525.911:115.34:38-0.15:040.26:287:03Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:296.05:100.65:580.26:297:01Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:064.612:095.95:421.37:000.46:297:00Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:123.812:555.66:152.08:150.76:306:59Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:453.21:545.36:512.79:580.86:316:57Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:553.23:185.08:013.211:370.66:316:56Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:183.64:564.910:473.46:326:54Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:494.06:105.112:420.312:183.06:326:53Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:134.27:045.31:290.11:102.56:336:52Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:344.47:455.52:040.01:472.16:346:50Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:524.68:205.52:320.12:191.76:346:49Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:104.88:525.52:560.22:491.46:356:48New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:295.09:225.33:160.43:191.16:366:46New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:485.19:535.13:360.63:490.96:366:45New Moon22Fri
23Sat10:075.310:244.73:550.94:210.86:376:44New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:275.310:584.34:121.24:550.76:386:42Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:465.311:363.84:291.65:320.86:386:41Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:075.34:422.06:161.06:396:40Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:253.411:31 AM5.24:502.47:151.16:406:38Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu1:442.912:065.04:512.78:421.26:406:37First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:094.710:301.06:416:36First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:154.611:430.66:426:34First Quarter30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410120)

Common Questions About Imperial Beach, CA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Imperial Beach, CA today?

Slack tide in Imperial Beach, CA is approximately 9:03 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 93% 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 (93% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA