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 58m at 9:14 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:236.07:094.21:06-0.16:324:42Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:586.58:024.212:311.11:52-0.86:334:42New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:356.88:544.21:111.42:38-1.36:344:42New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:157.09:474.01:511.63:25-1.66:354:42New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:587.010:443.92:341.94:15-1.56:364:42New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:446.711:463.83:202.15:08-1.36:364:42Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:356.24:122.46:04-0.96:374:42Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:533.811:34 AM5.55:182.77:03-0.56:384:42Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:043.912:424.96:422.88:050.06:394:43First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:144.12:034.38:282.79:080.46:394:43First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:104.43:323.910:102.310:030.76:404:43First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:544.84:523.711:211.710:491.16:414:43First Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:305.15:593.612:141.16:414:43Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:025.46:553.612:560.56:424:44Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:315.67:413.612:021.71:320.16:434:44Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:595.78:223.612:341.92:05-0.26:434:44Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:265.88:583.61:052.12:36-0.46:444:45Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:555.89:353.51:352.23:07-0.56:454:45Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:245.810:123.52:052.33:40-0.56:454:46Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:545.710:533.42:362.44:15-0.56:464:46Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:245.611:373.43:072.54:52-0.46:464:47Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:585.43:412.65:31-0.26:474:47Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:243.410:35 AM5.14:232.86:120.06:474:48Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:153.511:20 AM4.75:222.96:550.36:474:48Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:093.612:204.26:482.97:420.66:484:49Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:004.01:443.78:352.78:350.96:484:49Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:464.43:263.310:072.09:291.16:494:50Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:274.94:553.311:141.210:211.46:494:51Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:085.56:093.412:100.36:494:51Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:506.07:123.61:00-0.66:504:52Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri6:346.58:113.712:011.71:47-1.26:504:53Waning Crescent31Fri
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 12:44 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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