Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:27 am (-1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 16m at 9:38 pm (6.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Apr 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:485.48:205.31:440.32:06-0.55:366:08Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:335.38:505.72:27-0.32:36-0.25:356:08Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:194.99:226.03:12-0.73:060.25:346:09Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:094.39:586.03:59-0.93:370.75:326:10Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:063.710:375.84:52-0.94:081.35:316:11Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:163.15:52-0.64:411.95:306:11Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:542.87:05-0.35:222.55:296:12Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:285.04:382.98:37-0.17:012.95:276:13Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:594.55:433.410:09-0.19:502.95:266:13Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:434.46:163.811:14-0.311:172.35:256:14Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:024.56:424.112:02-0.35:246:15Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:594.67:064.412:111.712:39-0.35:226:15Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:454.77:284.712:521.21:09-0.15:216:16Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:254.67:494.91:270.71:340.15:206:17Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:004.58:095.11:590.41:560.45:196:18New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:344.28:305.32:300.12:170.75:186:18New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:084.08:515.33:01-0.12:361.15:166:19New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:433.79:115.33:33-0.22:551.45:156:20New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:223.49:335.24:07-0.23:121.75:146:20Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:083.09:565.04:440.03:252.05:136:21Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:082.75:290.23:322.35:126:22Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:034.56:260.45:116:23Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:410.65:106:23First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:084.29:080.55:086:24First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:014.05:453.410:140.310:082.85:076:25First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:434.15:553.811:000.111:102.25:066:25First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:534.36:154.411:380.05:056:26Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:514.56:404.912:001.412:130.05:046:27Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:454.67:095.512:470.512:470.15:036:28Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:364.68:406.02:32-0.32:210.46:027:28Full Moon30Sun
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 1:02 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 0% 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 (0% 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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