Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 10:47 am (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 48m at 7:36 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Aug 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:304.18:516.13:14-0.42:371.86:037:46Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:014.49:286.23:46-0.63:171.66:047:45Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:334.610:076.14:18-0.63:581.46:047:44Full Moon3Sat
4Sun11:074.810:485.84:50-0.54:421.36:057:43Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:455.011:335.35:24-0.25:311.26:067:42Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:255.15:590.26:271.36:067:41Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:244.71:125.26:370.77:331.36:077:40Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:284.02:065.27:191.38:571.36:087:40Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:523.43:125.38:131.810:351.16:087:39Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:433.24:275.49:312.311:580.66:097:38Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:223.45:375.611:022.46:107:37Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:283.76:385.91:010.112:152.26:117:36Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:144.17:306.11:50-0.31:152.06:117:34Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:514.48:166.22:32-0.52:051.76:127:33Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:244.68:586.23:08-0.62:481.46:137:32New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:564.89:366.03:41-0.53:281.36:137:31New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:264.910:125.74:12-0.24:061.26:147:30New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:564.910:475.34:400.14:441.26:157:29New Moon18Sun
19Mon11:274.911:244.95:080.55:221.36:157:28Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:574.85:340.96:041.46:167:27Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:024.312:304.76:001.36:521.66:167:26Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:463.81:064.66:241.87:521.86:177:24Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:463.31:534.46:502.29:171.96:187:23First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:232.93:014.47:232.611:011.76:187:22First Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:483.04:274.59:032.96:197:21First Quarter25Sun
26Mon7:013.35:364.712:121.311:02 AM2.96:207:20First Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:323.66:285.112:580.812:092.76:207:18Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:593.97:125.51:340.412:582.36:217:17Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:254.37:535.82:070.11:421.96:227:16Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:534.78:336.02:39-0.22:231.46:227:15Full Moon30Fri
31Sat9:235.09:146.13:11-0.33:041.06:237:13Full Moon31Sat
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 9:11 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 72% 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 Waxing Gibbous (72% 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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