Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:14 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 16h 30m at 5:18 pm (4.6 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 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:513.43:004.97:541.39:581.54:447:00Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:363.13:575.38:551.611:110.74:447:00Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:103.14:515.810:021.94:456:59Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:263.35:446.212:120.011:06 AM2.04:456:59Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:253.66:356.61:04-0.712:061.94:466:59Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:133.97:256.81:51-1.21:021.84:466:59New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:574.18:126.92:35-1.41:551.74:476:59New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:404.38:586.73:18-1.52:451.64:476:59New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:224.59:446.43:59-1.33:341.54:486:59Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:054.610:305.84:38-1.04:251.64:486:58Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:494.611:175.15:17-0.55:191.74:496:58Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:334.65:550.16:191.94:496:58Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:084.31:214.66:320.77:302.04:506:57First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:083.62:134.67:101.49:021.94:506:57First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:303.13:104.77:551.910:371.54:516:57First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:212.84:084.88:542.311:451.14:526:56First Quarter16Fri
17Sat6:042.95:005.010:042.54:526:56Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:053.25:455.212:330.711:05 AM2.64:536:55Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:413.46:265.51:110.311:56 AM2.54:536:55Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:083.67:035.71:430.012:402.44:546:54Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:353.87:385.92:13-0.21:192.24:556:54Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:013.98:116.02:42-0.41:562.04:556:53Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:304.18:446.03:11-0.52:331.94:566:53Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:594.39:185.83:40-0.53:111.84:576:52Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:314.49:535.54:10-0.33:511.74:576:52Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:044.610:335.14:39-0.14:361.74:586:51Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:404.711:204.55:090.35:301.74:596:50Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:224.95:410.86:361.74:596:49Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:193.81:115.06:161.38:011.65:006:49Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:443.22:135.17:011.89:411.25:016:48Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:412.93:245.48:112.211:030.65:016:47Third Quarter31Sat
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 9:16 pm — 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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