Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 9:32 am (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 56m at 5:25 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Sep 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:353.34:494.810:193.06:237:13Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:283.75:595.012:320.711:52 AM2.96:247:11Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:593.96:515.21:200.512:492.66:257:10Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:214.27:335.31:550.41:292.26:257:09Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:414.48:085.52:230.32:031.96:267:08Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue9:014.68:405.52:470.32:351.56:267:06New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:224.89:125.43:100.33:061.36:277:05New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:445.09:435.33:320.53:381.06:287:04New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:075.110:145.03:540.64:110.96:287:02New Moon9Fri
10Sat10:305.210:484.74:160.94:460.96:297:01Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:555.311:264.24:381.25:250.96:307:00Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:225.34:591.66:101.06:306:58Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:133.711:54 AM5.25:202.07:081.16:316:57Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:173.312:395.15:432.48:261.26:316:56First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:573.01:464.96:152.710:051.16:326:54First Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:163.13:264.97:583.111:250.76:336:53First Quarter16Fri
17Sat6:223.54:585.110:393.06:336:52First Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:584.06:075.512:210.211:58 AM2.56:346:50Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:314.57:045.81:06-0.112:561.86:356:49Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:035.17:556.01:46-0.31:471.16:356:47Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:375.68:436.02:23-0.32:340.56:366:46Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:116.09:295.82:59-0.13:200.06:376:45Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:456.210:165.43:330.24:06-0.26:376:43Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:216.311:044.94:070.64:52-0.36:386:42Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:586.211:564.34:411.15:41-0.16:386:41Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:375.95:151.76:350.36:396:39Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:573.812:215.45:512.37:380.76:406:38Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:153.41:155.06:342.88:581.06:406:37Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:243.32:304.67:483.210:341.16:416:35Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:103.64:064.410:063.311:451.06:426:34Third Quarter30Fri
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 7:28 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 63% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (63% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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