Tide conditions for Imperial Beach surf spots
Imperial Beach, California
Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.
A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Imperial Beach. These 2 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
Next Low
03:00 AM
2.3 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:00 AM(4.2 ft) | 3:00 AM(4.0 ft) | 8:00 PM(3.0 ft) | 1:00 PM(0.5 ft) |
| Tomorrow | 5:00 AM(4.5 ft) | 1:00 PM(0.0 ft) | 8:00 PM(3.2 ft) | -- |
| Fri, Feb 13 | 6:00 AM(4.9 ft) | 12:00 AM(2.5 ft) | 8:00 PM(3.3 ft) | 2:00 PM(-0.2 ft) |
| Sat, Feb 14 | 7:00 AM(5.3 ft) | 1:00 AM(2.3 ft) | 9:00 PM(3.5 ft) | 2:00 PM(-0.6 ft) |
| Sun, Feb 15 | 7:00 AM(5.3 ft) | 1:00 AM(2.0 ft) | 9:00 PM(3.8 ft) | 3:00 PM(-0.5 ft) |
| Mon, Feb 16 | 8:00 AM(5.7 ft) | 2:00 AM(1.6 ft) | 9:00 PM(4.0 ft) | 3:00 PM(-0.9 ft) |
| Tue, Feb 17 | 9:00 AM(5.4 ft) | 2:00 AM(1.5 ft) | 10:00 PM(4.2 ft) | 3:00 PM(-0.5 ft) |
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Beach Tide Preferences
Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
Featured Beaches
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What to focus on today
- Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
- How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
- Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
- Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset
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