Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:27 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 43m at 12:35 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Oct 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:165.89:266.13:03-0.43:160.26:426:33Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:526.110:135.83:40-0.24:03-0.16:436:32Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:286.211:035.34:160.24:51-0.26:446:30Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:076.111:574.74:520.85:42-0.16:446:29Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:495.95:301.46:390.16:456:28Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:014.112:365.56:122.17:460.56:466:27Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:233.61:345.17:042.79:080.76:466:25Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:233.52:514.78:293.110:420.86:476:24Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:063.84:254.510:393.211:540.66:486:23Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:564.15:424.612:052.86:486:22Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:284.46:394.812:440.512:552.36:496:20Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:534.67:234.91:220.51:321.96:506:19Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:154.98:005.01:530.52:041.56:516:18Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:365.08:345.02:190.62:341.26:516:17Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:575.29:065.02:420.73:040.96:526:15New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:195.49:384.83:060.93:340.66:536:14New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:425.510:124.63:291.14:060.56:546:13New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:045.510:484.33:511.34:400.46:546:12New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:285.511:304.04:131.75:180.46:556:11Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:535.44:352.06:010.56:566:10Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:203.611:23 AM5.34:572.46:530.76:576:09Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:293.312:035.05:222.78:010.86:586:08Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:073.21:054.76:033.19:250.86:586:06First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:023.52:454.58:253.410:440.66:596:05First Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:563.94:294.610:433.111:430.37:006:04First Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:314.45:444.911:562.47:016:03Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:034.96:455.212:300.112:501.77:026:02Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:365.47:385.41:120.01:380.97:026:01Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:105.98:295.41:510.02:240.27:036:00Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:456.39:185.32:290.23:10-0.47:045:59Full Moon30Mon
31Tue9:206.610:065.03:050.53:55-0.77:055:59Full Moon31Tue
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 3:31 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 maximum.

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 Crescent (19% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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