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 4h 15m 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 - Feb 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:054.95:061.55:45-0.16:425:21Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:224.412:004.26:101.56:220.56:415:22Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:094.51:123.47:301.57:041.16:415:23Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:064.72:582.89:131.18:001.76:405:24Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:144.95:022.810:480.59:242.16:395:25Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:225.26:343.111:59-0.210:492.36:385:26Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:245.57:293.412:53-0.86:375:27Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:195.88:083.71:38-1.26:375:28Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:096.18:423.912:531.92:18-1.46:365:29Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:536.29:144.11:401.62:54-1.46:355:30New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:336.19:454.22:221.43:27-1.26:345:30New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:105.910:164.33:011.33:58-1.06:335:31New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:465.510:474.33:381.24:27-0.66:325:32Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:215.011:174.34:171.24:54-0.16:315:33Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon10:574.411:494.24:581.35:200.56:305:34Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:353.75:431.45:421.06:295:35Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:214.112:233.16:391.66:021.56:285:36First Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:594.11:462.58:001.66:132.06:275:37First Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:524.010:021.46:265:37First Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:094.011:300.96:255:38First Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:254.27:343.012:190.46:245:39Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:244.67:453.312:56-0.16:235:40Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:115.08:033.512:012.41:28-0.56:225:41Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:535.58:243.812:442.01:59-0.96:215:42Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:325.88:494.11:241.72:29-1.16:205:42Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:106.09:174.32:021.33:00-1.26:185:43Full Moon26Fri
27Sat8:496.09:474.62:410.93:30-1.16:175:44Full Moon27Sat
28Sun9:295.710:194.83:230.64:01-0.86:165:45Full Moon28Sun
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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