Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:52 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 16m at 8:53 pm (6.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Apr 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:374.19:260.75:366:08First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:213.86:383.210:500.610:272.95:346:09First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:053.96:433.511:390.411:282.55:336:09First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:104.16:533.712:130.25:326:10Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:574.37:074.112:072.012:390.25:306:11Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:374.57:244.412:411.41:030.15:296:12Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:134.67:434.71:140.91:260.25:286:12Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:494.58:045.11:480.51:490.45:276:13Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:254.48:265.32:210.02:120.65:256:14Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:034.28:515.52:57-0.32:360.95:246:14Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:443.99:185.63:35-0.52:591.25:236:15Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:313.59:495.64:17-0.63:231.55:226:16Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:283.110:275.55:06-0.53:481.95:216:16Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:432.86:06-0.34:162.35:196:17Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:312.77:19-0.14:592.75:186:18Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:274.84:283.08:45-0.17:293.05:176:19Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:054.55:123.510:02-0.29:502.65:166:19Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:444.55:444.010:58-0.311:081.95:156:20Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:594.66:154.611:44-0.35:136:21Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:004.76:465.112:051.112:23-0.25:126:21Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:544.77:165.512:540.412:580.05:116:22Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:434.67:475.81:39-0.21:300.35:106:23New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:294.38:186.02:21-0.62:020.75:096:24New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:144.08:486.03:02-0.92:311.15:086:24New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:003.79:195.83:43-0.93:001.55:076:25New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:493.49:505.54:24-0.73:271.95:066:26Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:453.16:09-0.44:532.36:057:27Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:552.96:590.05:172.66:047:27Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:024.77:580.36:037:28Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:544.39:100.66:027:29First Quarter30Wed
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 12:22 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 1% 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 (1% 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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