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 4h 03m 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 - Jun 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:234.93:253.48:14-0.17:292.95:417:50Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:304.54:273.79:150.19:222.85:417:51Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:584.25:164.210:150.210:582.35:417:51Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:304.05:574.811:100.35:407:52Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:504.06:355.312:081.511:58 AM0.55:407:53Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:584.07:145.91:060.612:430.75:407:53Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:594.17:536.31:57-0.11:270.95:407:54Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:564.18:336.62:46-0.82:101.25:407:54New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:494.19:136.73:33-1.22:531.45:407:55New Moon9Sat
10Sun10:414.09:556.64:19-1.43:361.75:407:55New Moon10Sun
11Mon11:343.910:376.35:05-1.44:202.05:407:55New Moon11Mon
12Tue12:293.85:52-1.15:072.25:407:56Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:263.76:40-0.85:592.55:407:56Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:095.32:273.77:29-0.37:022.75:407:57Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:014.73:313.88:200.18:202.85:407:57First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:024.24:314.09:140.59:582.75:407:57First Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:163.75:194.210:080.911:262.35:407:58First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:393.45:564.510:571.25:407:58First Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:543.36:294.812:281.811:40 AM1.45:407:58Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:573.36:585.11:141.212:171.65:417:58Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:513.47:285.31:530.712:531.85:417:59Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:373.47:585.62:290.31:281.95:417:59Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:183.58:295.83:04-0.12:032.05:417:59Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:573.69:015.93:39-0.42:392.15:427:59Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:373.69:346.04:14-0.63:142.25:427:59Full Moon25Mon
26Tue11:193.610:096.04:51-0.83:512.25:427:59Full Moon26Tue
27Wed12:033.75:31-0.84:312.35:427:59Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:503.76:12-0.75:182.45:438:00Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri1:393.86:55-0.56:172.55:438:00Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:215.22:324.07:41-0.27:312.65:448:00Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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