Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 50m at 10:36 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:59 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Dec 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:435.910:273.52:242.23:57-0.46:334:42Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:125.811:163.42:512.44:37-0.36:334:42Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:445.63:202.65:21-0.26:344:42Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:143.310:23 AM5.33:542.86:100.06:354:42Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:193.411:12 AM5.04:493.17:050.26:364:42Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:303.512:204.56:283.28:060.46:374:42Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:293.91:514.28:283.09:060.56:374:42Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:144.43:274.010:032.410:000.66:384:42Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:524.94:483.911:101.510:480.86:394:43Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:295.55:564.012:050.66:404:43Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:066.16:574.112:55-0.26:404:43Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:456.57:524.112:161.21:42-0.96:414:43Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:256.88:444.112:591.42:28-1.46:424:44New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:066.99:354.11:431.63:14-1.56:424:44New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:476.810:274.02:261.84:00-1.56:434:44New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:306.511:213.83:102.04:47-1.26:444:45Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:156.03:582.35:35-0.86:444:45Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:183.811:03 AM5.44:512.56:25-0.46:454:45Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:183.811:56 AM4.85:552.77:160.16:454:46Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:223.812:594.17:182.88:110.66:464:46First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:244.02:193.69:052.79:071.06:464:47First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:144.33:503.310:382.29:581.36:474:47First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:534.65:093.211:391.610:411.66:474:48First Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:264.96:143.212:231.16:484:48Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:565.17:063.31:000.56:484:49Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:265.47:483.41:330.16:484:50Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:575.68:263.512:322.02:06-0.36:494:50Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:285.89:023.61:072.12:38-0.66:494:51Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:595.99:393.61:412.13:12-0.76:494:52Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:326.010:173.62:152.23:47-0.86:504:52Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:066.011:013.52:512.23:57-0.86:504:53Full Moon31Thu
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 1:17 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 49% 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 minimum.

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 (49% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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