Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 44m at 4:27 am (-1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 10:43 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Oct 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:414.35:335.111:452.65:425:33Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:054.56:215.312:300.012:282.15:435:32Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:254.87:005.41:030.11:021.75:435:31Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:455.07:355.31:290.21:331.35:445:29Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:045.28:075.11:520.42:031.05:455:28Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:245.38:384.92:130.72:330.75:455:27Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:435.59:104.62:321.03:040.65:465:26Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:035.59:444.22:501.33:360.55:475:24Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:235.510:223.83:071.74:110.55:485:23Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:435.411:083.43:222.14:500.75:485:22Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:055.33:312.45:400.95:495:21Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:173.010:34 AM5.13:312.76:481.15:505:19Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:184.88:251.15:505:18Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:524.59:550.85:515:17Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:233.73:024.59:183.610:510.55:525:16Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:034.04:254.910:423.011:320.15:535:15Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:164.45:255.211:342.35:535:13Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:385.06:175.512:090.012:201.55:545:12Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:045.57:075.612:43-0.11:050.75:555:11Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:346.07:555.41:160.11:50-0.15:565:10New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:056.58:445.11:490.42:36-0.65:575:09New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:396.79:354.72:210.83:23-0.95:575:08New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:146.710:324.22:541.34:13-0.95:585:07Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:536.511:383.73:281.95:09-0.65:595:06Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:376.14:042.46:12-0.36:005:05Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:033.411:31 AM5.54:462.97:280.16:015:04Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:123.412:464.96:043.48:550.36:015:03First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:493.82:254.68:373.510:100.46:025:02First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:284.13:594.510:333.011:040.46:035:01First Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:574.55:064.511:322.411:440.56:045:00Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:204.85:574.612:131.96:054:59Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 7:35 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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