Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 52m at 10:52 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 5:47 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - May 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:083.910:395.44:55-0.54:221.46:017:29Full Moon1Tue
2Wed11:533.611:075.15:34-0.34:491.86:007:30Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:443.36:15-0.15:162.25:597:31Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:463.17:020.25:462.55:587:32Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:114.53:083.07:570.56:302.85:577:32Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:584.14:583.19:050.78:193.15:567:33Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:163.75:553.410:190.810:372.95:557:34Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:013.66:253.711:180.711:522.45:547:35Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:213.76:504.112:040.65:547:35Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:213.87:154.512:401.912:410.65:537:36Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:114.07:424.91:211.31:160.55:527:37Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:574.28:105.31:590.71:490.65:517:37Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun8:414.38:405.72:380.12:220.75:517:38Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:264.39:136.03:17-0.52:560.95:507:39New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:124.29:486.23:59-0.93:311.15:497:40New Moon15Tue
16Wed11:024.010:266.24:43-1.14:091.45:497:40New Moon16Wed
17Thu11:573.811:096.05:31-1.14:501.75:487:41Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:003.66:24-1.05:402.15:477:42Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:005.72:113.67:23-0.76:462.45:477:42Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:005.23:303.78:27-0.48:142.65:467:43First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:144.74:444.09:38-0.210:002.55:467:44First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:404.35:414.410:450.011:301.95:457:44First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:054.26:264.811:410.25:457:45First Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:174.17:045.212:361.312:290.45:447:46Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:184.17:395.51:290.71:100.65:447:46Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:114.08:125.72:150.21:470.95:437:47Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:574.08:425.82:55-0.22:211.25:437:48Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:403.99:125.83:32-0.52:521.45:427:48Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:213.89:415.74:07-0.63:231.75:427:49Full Moon29Tue
30Wed11:023.710:105.64:42-0.63:521.95:427:50Full Moon30Wed
31Thu11:453.510:395.45:18-0.54:222.25:417:50Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 2:19 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 69% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (69% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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