Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 15m at 1:14 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 8:34 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Jul 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:113.89:066.03:42-0.82:522.24:447:00New Moon1Mon
2Tue10:463.89:415.74:15-0.63:312.24:447:00Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed11:213.910:165.34:47-0.44:112.24:456:59Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:563.910:514.95:180.04:552.34:456:59Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:324.05:480.35:452.44:456:59Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:104.16:170.86:482.44:466:59Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:163.71:524.26:471.28:092.34:466:59First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:203.22:404.47:181.69:472.04:476:59First Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:042.83:324.67:592.011:051.44:476:59First Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:572.74:234.99:022.44:486:58First Quarter10Wed
11Thu6:232.95:115.312:010.810:14 AM2.54:486:58Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri7:173.25:585.712:460.211:16 AM2.54:496:58Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat7:563.46:436.11:27-0.412:122.44:506:58Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun8:313.77:276.52:06-0.81:032.24:506:57Full Moon14Sun
15Mon9:073.98:116.72:44-1.21:512.04:516:57Full Moon15Mon
16Tue9:434.28:556.73:21-1.32:391.84:516:56Full Moon16Tue
17Wed10:214.49:416.53:59-1.33:291.64:526:56Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:024.610:295.94:37-1.04:221.54:536:56Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:444.911:215.25:16-0.65:221.54:536:55Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:305.05:540.06:301.54:546:55Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:214.41:205.26:340.77:531.44:546:54Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:373.52:175.37:191.49:321.24:556:54Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:233.03:225.48:162.011:020.74:566:53Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:233.04:275.59:342.44:566:52Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:503.35:265.712:100.210:51 AM2.64:576:52Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:403.66:185.91:01-0.211:55 AM2.54:586:51Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:163.87:036.01:43-0.512:472.44:586:51Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun8:443.97:436.12:18-0.61:302.24:596:50New Moon28Sun
29Mon9:114.18:186.02:49-0.62:072.05:006:49New Moon29Mon
30Tue9:374.28:515.93:17-0.52:421.95:006:48New Moon30Tue
31Wed10:034.39:225.73:43-0.33:161.85:016:48New Moon31Wed
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 4:54 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 66% 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 First Quarter (66% 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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