Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 25m at 6:39 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Apr 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:093.46:030.55:181.56:367:08Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:022.96:490.65:331.96:357:09Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:114.52:242.67:510.85:452.36:337:09Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:544.39:200.86:327:10Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:114.16:593.010:550.69:443.06:317:11Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:104.17:063.412:000.26:307:11Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:344.47:293.812:48-0.26:287:12Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:364.97:564.312:382.01:29-0.66:277:13Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:295.28:264.81:271.32:06-0.76:267:13Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:185.58:585.32:130.62:42-0.76:257:14Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:065.59:315.72:59-0.13:18-0.66:237:15New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:535.310:065.93:44-0.63:53-0.26:227:16New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:424.910:436.04:31-0.94:280.36:217:16New Moon13Fri
14Sat11:354.311:235.95:21-0.95:040.86:207:17Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:363.86:15-0.85:431.56:187:18Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:075.61:483.37:16-0.56:292.16:177:18Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:585.13:283.18:28-0.17:342.66:167:19First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:044.65:313.39:560.19:322.86:157:20First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:344.26:373.611:190.111:322.66:147:21First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:064.17:153.912:200.16:137:21First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:154.27:434.212:392.11:050.16:117:22Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:084.38:074.51:241.61:390.16:107:23Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:504.48:284.72:001.22:070.26:097:23Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:274.48:494.92:310.82:320.46:087:24Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:014.49:105.13:010.42:550.66:077:25Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:354.29:325.23:320.13:170.86:067:26Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:094.09:545.34:03-0.13:401.16:057:26Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:453.810:175.34:36-0.24:021.46:047:27Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:253.510:415.25:12-0.24:231.76:037:28Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:133.25:51-0.14:432.06:027:28Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 9:37 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 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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