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 (tomorrow) : 1:38 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 06m at 5:50 pm (5.0 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 - Apr 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:244.32:242.77:510.96:152.36:357:08Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:094.04:242.79:101.07:112.76:347:09Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:293.86:073.010:411.010:062.86:327:10Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:173.76:413.311:450.711:392.46:317:10Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:343.97:073.712:310.46:307:11Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:304.37:334.212:341.91:080.26:297:12Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:184.68:014.61:181.31:430.06:277:13Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:024.88:315.11:590.72:160.06:267:13Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:464.99:025.52:400.12:500.06:257:14New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:294.99:365.83:21-0.43:230.16:247:15New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:154.710:126.04:04-0.83:590.46:227:15New Moon11Fri
12Sat11:034.410:526.04:50-1.04:360.76:217:16Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:584.011:365.85:40-0.95:161.26:207:17Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:013.76:36-0.76:041.66:197:18Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:285.42:163.47:40-0.47:062.16:187:18Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:305.03:473.48:54-0.18:352.46:167:19First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:494.55:153.610:160.110:272.36:157:20First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:204.36:154.011:280.111:531.86:147:20First Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:404.36:584.412:230.16:137:21Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:444.47:344.812:541.31:080.26:127:22Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:374.48:055.01:420.81:450.36:117:23Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:214.48:345.22:230.32:170.56:107:23Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:004.39:015.42:580.02:460.76:097:24Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:374.29:275.43:32-0.23:130.96:077:25Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:124.09:535.44:04-0.33:381.26:067:25Full Moon25Fri
26Sat10:493.810:195.34:37-0.34:041.46:057:26Full Moon26Sat
27Sun11:283.610:465.15:12-0.24:301.76:047:27Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:113.45:490.04:562.06:037:28Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:023.26:310.25:252.26:027:28Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:053.07:190.46:042.56:017:29Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 9:44 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 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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