Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 5:34 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 41m at 12:56 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Mar 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:354.67:143.412:15-0.26:155:46Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:414.87:363.612:57-0.46:145:46Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:305.07:553.912:282.11:30-0.56:125:47Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:085.28:134.11:051.71:56-0.56:115:48Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:415.28:324.31:361.32:19-0.46:105:49New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:125.28:514.52:061.02:40-0.36:095:49New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:415.09:124.62:360.83:00-0.16:085:50New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:104.79:334.83:070.63:200.26:065:51New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:414.49:544.83:390.53:390.56:055:52Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:133.910:164.84:130.53:560.96:045:52Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:493.411:404.85:510.55:101.37:036:53Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:352.96:370.75:201.77:016:54Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:094.71:502.47:390.95:242.07:006:55Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:524.59:150.96:596:55First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:064.411:050.66:576:56First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:024.47:353.112:130.16:566:57First Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:304.87:443.512:59-0.46:556:58Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:345.28:064.012:292.11:38-0.86:546:58Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:285.68:334.61:221.42:14-0.96:526:59Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:175.79:035.12:110.62:47-0.96:517:00Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:045.79:345.62:570.03:21-0.76:507:00Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:505.410:085.93:43-0.53:53-0.46:487:01Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:384.910:436.04:30-0.84:250.26:477:02Full Moon23Fri
24Sat11:284.311:205.85:19-0.84:570.76:467:03Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:253.66:12-0.65:301.46:447:03Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:015.51:343.07:13-0.36:032.06:437:04Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:495.13:172.78:270.16:432.56:427:05Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:534.66:152.910:050.38:302.96:407:05Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:274.27:053.311:350.311:172.86:397:06Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:074.17:313.612:330.16:387:07Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat6:164.37:523.912:312.31:150.06:377:08Waning Crescent31Sat
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 3:15 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 87% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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