Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 10:36 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 10m at 4:14 pm (4.6 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 - May 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:175.62:493.27:53-0.66:482.66:007:30Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:215.04:383.39:11-0.38:322.96:007:30Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:444.55:533.710:32-0.110:432.75:597:31Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:204.26:374.111:37-0.15:587:32Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:414.27:104.412:072.212:270.05:577:33Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:424.27:374.71:021.61:070.25:567:33Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:334.28:025.01:451.11:390.45:557:34Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:164.18:255.22:210.62:060.75:547:35Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:544.08:485.42:530.32:310.95:537:36New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:313.99:105.53:250.02:541.25:537:36New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:073.79:335.53:56-0.23:171.55:527:37New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:453.69:575.54:28-0.33:401.85:517:38New Moon12Wed
13Thu11:263.310:225.45:03-0.34:012.05:507:38New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:153.15:41-0.24:222.35:507:39Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:143.06:24-0.14:422.65:497:40Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:302.97:150.15:042.85:487:41Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:024.78:140.35:487:41Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:024.45:193.39:220.48:523.25:477:42First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:324.15:473.710:250.310:482.85:477:43First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:114.06:144.211:170.311:562.15:467:43First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:304.06:434.712:010.35:457:44Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:354.27:145.312:501.212:410.45:457:45Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:354.27:475.91:390.41:200.65:447:45Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:304.38:236.32:26-0.41:590.85:447:46Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:244.29:016.63:14-1.12:391.15:447:47Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:184.19:416.74:01-1.53:191.45:437:47Full Moon26Wed
27Thu11:143.910:246.64:50-1.64:021.75:437:48Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:143.75:42-1.54:482.15:427:48Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:203.66:37-1.25:432.45:427:49Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:045.72:303.67:35-0.86:522.75:427:50Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon1:055.13:453.78:36-0.48:212.85:417:50Third Quarter31Mon
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 7:25 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 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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