Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 00m at 10:51 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 3:55 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Jun 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:243.46:165.112:311.011:46 AM1.54:416:50Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:103.56:475.41:070.512:211.64:416:51Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:513.67:185.61:410.112:561.64:416:52Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:293.77:505.82:15-0.31:311.74:406:52New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:083.78:225.92:50-0.62:061.84:406:53New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:483.88:576.03:27-0.72:421.94:406:53New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:323.89:345.94:05-0.83:212.04:406:54New Moon7Fri
8Sat11:193.810:165.64:46-0.74:052.14:406:54Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:093.85:30-0.64:592.34:406:55Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:043.96:16-0.36:082.44:406:55Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:024.82:034.17:070.07:322.34:406:55First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:134.23:034.58:040.49:082.04:406:56First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:403.83:594.99:040.710:311.44:406:56First Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:093.64:505.410:031.011:370.74:406:57Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:273.65:375.810:581.24:406:57Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:333.76:226.112:330.011:49 AM1.34:406:57Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:313.97:056.41:22-0.612:381.44:406:58Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:204.07:476.42:07-0.91:251.54:406:58Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:064.18:276.42:49-1.12:091.64:406:58Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:504.19:076.23:30-1.12:521.74:416:58Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:344.19:465.84:09-0.93:341.94:416:59Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:184.010:255.44:48-0.64:172.14:416:59Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:034.05:27-0.35:052.34:416:59Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:494.06:060.15:592.44:426:59Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:394.06:450.67:062.54:426:59Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:433.82:324.17:281.08:332.54:426:59Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:543.33:264.38:161.410:062.14:436:59Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:263.04:144.59:111.711:151.64:437:00Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:533.04:574.810:061.94:437:00Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:023.15:365.112:051.110:55 AM2.04:447:00Waning Crescent30Sun
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 7:23 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 (47% 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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