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 17m at 3:52 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:073.89:015.93:40-0.32:482.36:027:47New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:303.99:336.04:07-0.43:222.16:027:46New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:554.110:045.94:33-0.43:562.06:037:45New Moon3Fri
4Sat11:214.210:365.64:59-0.34:321.96:047:44New Moon4Sat
5Sun11:484.411:095.35:24-0.15:111.86:057:43Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:174.55:490.35:561.86:057:43Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:484.76:130.76:501.86:067:42Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:334.11:244.86:371.28:001.76:077:41First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:373.42:105.07:021.79:371.56:077:40First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:242.83:145.17:332.311:191.06:087:39First Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:532.84:345.48:382.76:097:38First Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:303.25:475.812:340.310:55 AM2.96:097:37Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:143.66:506.21:30-0.312:202.76:107:36Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:483.97:456.62:16-0.81:242.36:117:35Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:214.38:356.82:58-1.22:181.96:117:34Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:534.69:216.83:36-1.23:071.46:127:33Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:274.910:056.54:12-1.13:531.26:137:32Full Moon17Fri
18Sat11:015.110:486.04:46-0.84:401.06:137:31Full Moon18Sat
19Sun11:365.211:325.35:18-0.25:281.06:147:29Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:115.25:490.46:191.16:157:28Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:194.512:485.16:171.17:161.36:157:27Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:143.71:275.06:431.88:271.56:167:26Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:303.12:154.87:042.410:131.56:177:25Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:254.66:177:24Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:524.612:001.26:187:22Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:293.56:024.81:010.811:49 AM3.36:197:21Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:403.76:545.11:430.512:483.06:197:20Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:533.97:355.52:140.21:282.66:207:19Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:084.18:105.72:410.02:032.26:217:18Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:254.38:435.93:06-0.12:361.96:217:16New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:454.59:155.93:29-0.13:091.66:227:15New Moon31Fri
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 7:01 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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