Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:21 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 54m at 3:55 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Oct 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:593.42:504.28:323.310:301.25:425:34First Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:393.74:154.310:253.011:191.05:435:32First Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:034.05:124.511:212.611:550.95:435:31Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:244.45:574.712:002.15:445:30Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:464.76:364.912:250.812:351.65:455:29Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:095.07:135.012:530.71:091.15:455:27Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:335.37:495.01:200.71:440.75:465:26Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:595.68:264.91:470.82:190.45:475:25Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:265.99:044.72:141.02:550.15:475:23Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:556.09:464.52:421.23:350.05:485:22Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:276.010:354.13:111.54:200.05:495:21Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:045.911:343.83:421.95:110.15:505:20Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:495.74:182.36:120.35:505:19Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:493.511:47 AM5.45:092.77:250.55:515:17Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:233.51:055.06:363.08:480.55:525:16Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:543.82:404.88:392.910:010.45:525:15Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:514.34:064.910:162.410:570.35:535:14Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:334.85:155.011:221.711:430.35:545:13Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:105.36:125.112:151.05:555:11Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:455.77:035.112:240.41:010.45:565:10Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:186.07:495.01:000.61:440.05:565:09New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:506.28:324.81:340.82:25-0.35:575:08New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:226.39:144.62:071.13:04-0.45:585:07New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:546.29:584.32:381.53:43-0.35:595:06New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:255.910:443.93:081.84:23-0.15:595:05Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:565.611:363.73:372.25:070.26:005:04Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:305.24:082.65:550.66:015:03Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:393.411:09 AM4.84:442.96:510.96:025:02Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat2:003.412:044.45:423.27:591.16:035:01First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:393.51:284.07:363.39:111.26:045:00First Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:343.83:083.89:423.110:091.26:044:59First Quarter31Mon
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 8:08 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 minimum.

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 (56% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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