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 : 6:00 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 47m at 11:47 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Aug 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:204.55:460.15:542.05:026:47Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri1:044.56:220.76:582.15:036:46Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:444.01:524.56:581.48:212.15:036:45First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:573.32:474.57:381.910:021.85:046:44First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:453.03:464.68:322.411:211.45:056:43First Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:423.04:414.89:452.75:056:42First Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:563.25:295.012:150.910:52 AM2.85:066:41Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:343.56:115.312:560.511:46 AM2.75:076:41Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:023.76:505.61:310.112:312.65:076:40Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:283.87:265.82:02-0.11:102.45:086:39Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:544.08:016.02:32-0.41:472.25:096:38Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:214.18:356.13:02-0.52:232.05:096:37Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:504.39:096.03:32-0.52:591.85:106:36Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:214.49:455.84:03-0.43:381.75:116:35Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:544.610:255.44:33-0.14:221.75:116:34Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:304.711:114.85:040.35:141.75:126:32Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:104.85:360.86:171.75:136:31Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:094.112:574.96:121.37:381.65:136:30Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:303.41:565.16:541.99:191.35:146:29Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:283.13:085.38:012.410:490.75:156:28Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:223.24:205.69:372.711:550.15:156:27Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:343.65:245.910:592.65:166:26Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:214.06:206.312:47-0.412:042.35:176:25Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:584.37:106.51:32-0.812:572.05:176:23Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:324.57:566.62:12-0.91:451.65:186:22New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:054.78:386.52:49-0.92:281.45:196:21New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:384.99:186.13:23-0.73:101.25:196:20New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:114.99:585.73:55-0.33:511.25:206:19Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:444.910:385.14:250.24:341.35:216:17Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:164.911:214.44:530.85:201.45:216:16Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:504.75:201.46:131.65:226:15Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 2:53 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 12% 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 (12% 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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