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 5h 51m 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 - Jul 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:323.38:035.72:56-0.21:362.55:448:00Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:053.48:385.83:29-0.42:162.55:448:00New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:353.59:125.84:01-0.52:532.55:458:00New Moon3Tue
4Wed11:053.59:455.84:32-0.53:282.45:457:59New Moon4Wed
5Thu11:373.610:185.75:03-0.54:042.45:467:59New Moon5Thu
6Fri12:103.65:34-0.44:402.45:467:59Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:443.76:06-0.25:222.55:467:59Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:193.86:360.06:112.55:477:59Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:034.81:554.07:060.37:122.55:487:59Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:494.32:354.37:370.78:302.35:487:58First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:503.63:204.68:101.210:062.05:497:58First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:243.14:124.98:521.711:331.35:497:58First Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:192.95:075.49:512.15:507:58First Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:563.06:025.812:410.511:03 AM2.45:507:57Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:073.36:566.31:37-0.312:122.45:517:57Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:583.67:496.72:27-0.91:162.35:517:56Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:413.88:407.03:14-1.42:152.15:527:56Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:224.19:297.03:57-1.63:081.95:537:56Full Moon18Wed
19Thu11:034.310:166.94:39-1.64:001.75:537:55Full Moon19Thu
20Fri11:444.411:046.45:20-1.44:511.65:547:55Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:264.66:00-0.95:461.65:557:54Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:084.76:38-0.36:451.75:557:54Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:434.91:524.87:140.37:521.85:567:53Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:404.12:404.87:501.19:151.85:567:52Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:543.33:334.88:281.710:591.55:577:52Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:482.84:324.99:162.35:587:51Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:102.95:305.012:251.110:28 AM2.75:587:50Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:283.26:235.21:250.611:44 AM2.95:597:50Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:023.47:105.42:080.312:452.96:007:49Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:263.67:515.62:430.01:332.76:007:48Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue9:463.78:285.83:13-0.22:122.56:017:48Waning Crescent31Tue
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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