Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 5:47 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 16m at 11:52 am (5.1 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 - Jun 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:583.77:305.81:53-0.21:051.54:416:50Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:413.67:585.82:29-0.41:341.84:416:51Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:223.58:265.83:04-0.62:032.04:416:51Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:043.48:545.73:38-0.62:312.24:416:52Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:483.39:235.54:14-0.53:002.44:406:52Full Moon5Thu
6Fri11:363.29:555.24:53-0.33:302.64:406:53Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:283.25:35-0.14:052.84:406:53Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:273.26:190.14:532.94:406:54Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:303.37:070.36:123.14:406:54Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:054.23:253.67:580.58:003.04:406:55Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:193.84:053.98:500.79:412.64:406:55Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:523.64:374.39:390.910:502.04:406:56Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:173.55:094.810:221.111:441.24:406:56Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:283.55:415.411:031.24:406:56Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:313.66:175.912:320.411:44 AM1.44:406:57Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:293.76:556.31:18-0.312:261.64:406:57Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:233.87:366.72:04-1.01:101.84:406:57New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:143.88:206.82:50-1.41:561.94:406:58New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:073.89:066.83:37-1.62:442.04:406:58New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:013.89:556.64:27-1.63:352.14:406:58Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:583.810:496.15:17-1.44:332.34:416:59Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:563.96:09-1.05:412.44:416:59Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:554.17:02-0.67:012.44:416:59First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:534.82:554.47:560.08:342.34:416:59First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:094.23:504.78:510.510:071.84:426:59First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:353.74:375.09:441.011:211.24:426:59First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:593.45:195.310:331.44:426:59Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:133.35:565.512:200.711:16 AM1.84:437:00Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:163.46:315.71:070.211:57 AM2.04:437:00Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:053.47:055.81:46-0.112:352.24:437:00Waxing 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 2:49 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 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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