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 : 3:26 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 18m at 10:10 am (4.6 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 - May 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:544.47:365.01:061.21:100.16:017:29Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:464.38:035.31:520.61:420.46:007:30Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:324.18:305.52:320.12:110.76:007:30Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:144.08:555.73:09-0.22:381.15:597:31New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:543.89:205.73:43-0.53:031.45:587:32New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:343.59:455.64:17-0.53:271.75:577:33New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:163.310:115.54:52-0.53:502.05:567:33New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:023.15:29-0.34:122.35:557:34Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:582.96:11-0.14:322.55:547:35Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:082.86:590.14:492.75:537:35Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:550.45:537:36Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:384.35:313.19:000.57:463.25:527:37First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:544.05:463.410:040.610:123.05:517:38First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:313.86:053.810:560.611:322.45:507:38First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:573.76:264.311:370.65:507:39First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:043.86:514.812:261.712:130.75:497:40Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:023.87:185.31:120.912:480.95:487:40Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:573.97:495.81:570.11:231.15:487:41Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:503.98:246.32:41-0.62:001.35:477:42Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:423.99:026.53:26-1.22:381.55:467:42Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:353.79:436.74:13-1.53:181.75:467:43Full Moon21Mon
22Tue11:313.610:286.55:02-1.64:012.05:457:44Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:323.55:55-1.54:502.25:457:44Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:383.56:52-1.25:512.55:447:45Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:165.72:473.67:51-0.87:102.65:447:46Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:235.13:563.88:53-0.48:482.65:437:46Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:404.54:544.29:540.010:322.35:437:47Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:054.15:404.610:500.311:531.75:437:48Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:273.86:195.011:370.75:427:48Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:383.66:535.312:551.012:181.15:427:49Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:403.57:245.51:440.512:541.45:427:50Waning Crescent31Thu
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 12:48 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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