Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 12:01 pm (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 42m at 8:34 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Nov 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:484.45:164.211:372.211:331.06:054:58Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:074.86:024.212:141.66:064:57Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:285.26:454.312:001.112:491.06:074:56Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:505.57:264.312:271.21:240.46:084:56Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:155.98:074.212:541.42:000.06:094:55New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:416.18:494.11:221.62:37-0.46:104:54New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:116.39:353.91:501.83:17-0.66:104:53New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:436.410:253.72:202.14:01-0.76:114:52New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:206.311:253.52:522.34:50-0.66:124:52Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:046.13:292.65:47-0.46:134:51Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:353.410:58 AM5.74:182.86:49-0.16:144:50Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:543.512:085.25:413.17:570.16:154:50First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:113.81:354.77:393.19:030.26:164:49First Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:064.33:094.49:322.610:010.46:174:48First Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:474.84:314.310:511.910:480.66:184:48Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:245.45:394.311:491.011:300.96:194:47Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:595.86:394.212:400.36:194:47Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:346.27:324.112:091.21:25-0.36:204:46Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:076.48:214.112:451.52:06-0.76:214:46Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:416.59:063.91:201.82:46-0.86:224:45Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:146.49:513.81:542.03:25-0.86:234:45Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:476.210:383.62:272.34:05-0.66:244:44Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:215.911:293.53:002.54:46-0.46:254:44Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:565.53:342.75:290.06:264:44Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:253.410:34 AM5.14:122.96:150.36:274:44Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:273.411:18 AM4.75:063.17:040.66:284:43Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:363.512:164.26:313.27:570.96:284:43Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:333.71:343.88:233.18:501.16:294:43Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:124.03:073.510:032.79:381.36:304:43Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:424.44:283.411:052.110:191.56:314:42Third 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 10:17 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 74% 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 (74% 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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