Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 2:56 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 37m at 10:13 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Dec 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:383.611:58 AM5.25:433.07:41-0.16:334:42First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:523.81:204.77:303.08:470.16:344:42First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:534.32:544.39:222.69:470.36:344:42First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:394.84:204.110:451.910:390.56:354:42First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:195.35:324.111:461.111:240.86:364:42Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:565.86:344.112:380.36:374:42Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:326.17:294.012:051.01:24-0.36:384:42Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:076.48:184.012:441.32:06-0.76:384:42Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:426.49:043.91:211.62:45-0.96:394:43Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:166.49:493.81:571.93:24-0.96:404:43Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:496.210:353.72:322.14:03-0.86:404:43Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:235.911:233.63:062.34:42-0.66:414:43Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:575.53:422.65:23-0.36:424:44Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:153.510:34 AM5.14:212.86:060.16:424:44Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:113.411:15 AM4.75:133.06:520.46:434:44Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:143.512:074.26:263.17:420.76:444:45Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:153.71:183.78:083.08:351.06:444:45Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:024.02:523.39:532.79:271.26:454:45Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:374.34:193.211:022.110:121.46:454:46Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:084.75:283.311:501.410:531.66:464:46Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:385.16:273.412:320.76:464:47Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:095.57:173.51:100.16:474:47Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:425.98:033.612:111.81:49-0.56:474:48Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:176.28:473.712:501.92:28-0.96:484:49New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:546.49:313.81:311.93:08-1.36:484:49New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:346.610:173.82:121.93:51-1.46:484:50New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:166.511:073.82:562.04:35-1.36:494:50Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:036.211:593.93:442.15:22-1.16:494:51Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:545.84:412.26:11-0.86:494:52Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:544.011:53 AM5.15:512.37:02-0.36:504:52Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu1:534.21:034.47:162.37:550.26:504:53First Quarter31Thu
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 12:34 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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