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 2h 56m 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 - Jan 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:415.911:443.63:252.35:04-0.76:504:54Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:225.64:092.45:45-0.56:504:54Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:313.711:09 AM5.15:052.56:27-0.26:504:55Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:203.812:074.56:192.57:120.26:504:56Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:134.11:223.97:532.38:030.76:514:57Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:084.53:013.39:351.89:001.16:514:58Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:015.04:413.210:571.010:001.56:514:58Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:505.56:043.212:010.26:514:59Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:385.97:113.512:55-0.66:515:00Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:256.38:053.71:42-1.26:515:01Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:126.58:513.812:461.92:26-1.56:515:02New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:566.69:333.91:361.83:08-1.66:505:03New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:396.510:144.02:221.83:49-1.56:505:04New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:216.210:564.03:061.84:28-1.26:505:05New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:025.811:374.03:501.85:06-0.86:505:05Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:435.34:362.05:43-0.36:505:06Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:193.911:25 AM4.65:272.16:180.26:495:07Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:023.912:113.96:262.26:530.86:495:08First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:494.01:113.37:432.27:311.36:495:09First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:414.12:452.79:292.08:171.86:485:10First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:354.24:482.611:041.59:182.16:485:11First Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:254.56:282.712:031.06:485:12First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:114.77:233.012:450.46:475:13Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:535.07:573.21:20-0.16:475:14Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:325.48:253.412:092.31:53-0.56:465:15Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:105.78:533.612:522.22:25-0.86:465:16Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:475.99:223.71:322.02:57-1.16:455:17Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:236.19:533.82:101.93:30-1.26:455:18Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:596.110:273.92:481.74:03-1.26:445:19Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:375.911:024.13:281.64:36-1.06:435:19Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun10:195.511:404.24:131.55:10-0.66:435:20Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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