Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 12:56 pm (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 07m at 8:43 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (82% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Apr 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:500.95:366:08First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:164.09:440.95:356:09First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:233.86:503.210:560.610:213.05:346:09First Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:074.06:403.511:380.311:212.45:326:10First Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:094.36:493.812:100.05:316:11Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:584.67:054.212:041.812:39-0.15:306:11Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:424.87:264.712:441.21:07-0.25:286:12Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:244.97:515.21:230.51:35-0.15:276:13Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:074.98:185.62:03-0.12:030.15:266:13Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:514.68:485.92:44-0.62:320.55:256:14Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:384.39:216.13:28-0.93:020.95:236:15Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:313.89:586.04:17-1.03:331.35:226:16Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:343.310:425.85:11-0.94:071.85:216:16Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:522.96:15-0.64:472.35:206:17Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:422.97:31-0.45:562.75:196:18Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:534.94:343.28:59-0.28:142.95:176:18Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:314.55:243.610:16-0.210:172.55:166:19Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:044.55:594.111:13-0.311:281.85:156:20Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:154.56:284.511:57-0.25:146:20Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:124.56:564.912:201.212:330.05:136:21Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:594.57:215.21:030.61:030.25:126:22Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:424.37:465.41:410.21:300.55:106:23New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:214.18:105.52:16-0.11:550.95:096:23New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:583.98:335.52:49-0.32:181.25:086:24New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:363.68:575.53:22-0.42:401.55:076:25New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:163.49:215.43:57-0.43:001.85:066:25Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:023.19:475.14:34-0.23:192.15:056:26Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:572.810:164.95:160.03:342.45:046:27Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:132.76:070.33:412.65:036:28Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:474.27:090.55:026:28Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 10:49 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 82% 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 Waxing Gibbous (82% 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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