Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 58m at 1:52 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:563.84:084.19:010.710:072.24:416:50First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:283.54:424.69:480.911:111.44:416:51First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:493.45:165.210:321.24:416:51Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:003.55:525.712:050.511:15 AM1.44:406:52Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:033.66:326.312:55-0.311:59 AM1.64:406:52Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:013.77:156.61:43-1.012:451.84:406:53Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:543.78:006.92:31-1.51:321.94:406:53Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:463.78:476.93:19-1.72:212.04:406:54Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:403.89:366.74:08-1.83:122.14:406:54Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:353.810:286.24:59-1.54:082.24:406:55Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:303.85:49-1.25:112.34:406:55Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:274.06:40-0.76:242.44:406:56Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:244.92:244.27:31-0.27:512.34:406:56Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:334.23:194.58:220.49:282.04:406:57Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:553.64:084.89:140.910:521.54:406:57Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:233.34:505.010:021.411:551.04:406:57Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:453.15:285.210:451.84:406:58Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:553.16:035.412:450.511:26 AM2.14:406:58Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:493.26:375.61:260.112:052.34:406:58Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:313.37:105.72:01-0.212:432.44:416:58Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:063.47:445.72:33-0.41:202.44:416:59New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:393.48:175.83:06-0.51:562.44:416:59New Moon22Thu
23Fri10:133.48:505.83:38-0.52:312.44:416:59New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:483.59:235.74:12-0.53:072.54:416:59New Moon24Sat
25Sun11:253.59:575.54:45-0.43:442.54:426:59Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:033.65:19-0.34:282.64:426:59Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:423.75:530.05:222.64:426:59Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:223.96:270.36:302.64:437:00Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:054.22:054.27:020.77:562.44:437:00First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:143.62:524.57:411.19:321.94:437:00First Quarter30Fri
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 5:17 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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