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 42m at 6:00 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 12:27 pm (5.1 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 - Jan 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:175.78:523.512:512.12:30-0.56:504:53New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:495.99:273.61:272.23:03-0.76:504:54New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:215.910:043.62:012.23:37-0.86:504:55New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:545.910:423.62:362.24:13-0.86:514:56New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:285.811:233.63:122.24:49-0.76:514:56Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:065.63:522.35:28-0.56:514:57Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:073.710:48 AM5.24:422.46:08-0.26:514:58Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:533.811:40 AM4.75:462.46:500.16:514:59Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:444.012:464.07:092.47:380.66:515:00First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:394.32:183.48:522.08:331.06:515:00First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:354.74:053.110:251.39:351.46:515:01First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:275.25:363.211:360.510:361.76:515:02Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:175.76:493.412:33-0.36:515:03Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:066.17:463.61:23-1.06:505:04Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:536.48:333.812:291.82:08-1.46:505:05Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:396.69:164.01:201.82:51-1.66:505:06Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:236.69:574.02:081.73:32-1.66:505:07Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:066.410:384.12:531.74:11-1.46:505:08Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:486.011:204.03:381.74:50-1.06:495:09Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:295.54:241.85:26-0.56:495:09Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:014.011:12 AM4.95:131.96:020.06:495:10Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:444.011:57 AM4.26:092.16:370.66:485:11Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:304.012:523.57:182.17:131.16:485:12Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:214.02:122.98:542.07:551.76:475:13Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:174.24:102.610:381.68:532.16:475:14Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:124.36:012.711:471.110:032.36:465:15Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:004.67:072.912:330.56:465:16Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:444.97:443.21:100.16:455:17Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:235.28:133.41:43-0.46:455:18Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:015.58:403.512:412.22:14-0.76:445:19Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:375.89:083.71:202.02:46-1.06:435:20New Moon31Thu
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 9:13 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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