Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 55m at 3:26 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:414.58:440.96:054:58Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:354.29:500.86:064:57Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:283.93:214.210:033.310:360.66:074:56Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:364.34:334.411:002.611:130.66:084:55Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:534.85:304.611:451.811:460.66:094:55Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:165.36:234.712:281.06:104:54Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:435.97:134.712:190.71:120.26:114:53Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:136.48:044.612:520.91:55-0.56:114:52New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:466.78:554.41:251.22:41-1.06:124:52New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:236.99:484.12:001.53:29-1.36:134:51New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:026.910:493.82:371.94:20-1.26:144:50Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:466.611:583.63:172.35:17-1.06:154:49Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:386.24:032.66:21-0.66:164:49Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:193.511:41 AM5.65:083.07:30-0.26:174:48Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed2:513.71:005.06:493.28:430.16:184:48First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:034.02:324.58:543.09:480.36:194:47First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:494.43:594.310:302.510:390.56:204:47First Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:244.85:094.211:321.811:200.86:204:46Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:545.26:064.112:201.26:214:46Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:215.56:564.01:000.76:224:45Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:465.77:403.912:231.41:350.26:234:45Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:115.88:193.812:491.72:07-0.16:244:44Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:355.98:583.71:142.02:38-0.26:254:44Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:005.99:363.61:402.23:11-0.36:264:44Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:265.910:183.42:052.43:45-0.36:274:43Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:545.711:053.32:302.54:23-0.26:284:43Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:235.62:552.75:040.06:284:43Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:003.29:56 AM5.33:202.95:500.26:294:43Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:043.210:36 AM5.03:523.16:400.46:304:43Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:183.311:28 AM4.65:003.37:340.56:314:42Third Quarter30Thu
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 6:32 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 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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