Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 38m at 2:39 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:065.810:453.72:532.14:15-0.76:504:53Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:395.611:193.73:302.14:45-0.46:504:54Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:125.211:533.84:082.25:15-0.16:504:55Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:454.74:512.25:430.36:514:56Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:293.811:22 AM4.15:422.36:110.76:514:57Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:073.912:073.56:472.46:381.26:514:57Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:504.11:162.98:172.27:081.66:514:58Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:404.23:192.510:031.87:492.06:514:59Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:354.55:232.511:191.29:032.36:515:00Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:284.96:442.812:110.56:515:01Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:175.37:293.112:54-0.26:515:02Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:045.78:043.41:33-0.86:515:02Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:506.28:383.612:222.32:11-1.36:515:03Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:356.59:133.91:122.02:49-1.66:505:04New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:186.79:494.12:001.73:27-1.76:505:05New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:036.710:274.32:481.54:05-1.66:505:06New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:486.311:074.53:371.34:43-1.36:505:07Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:365.711:504.74:311.25:20-0.86:495:08Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:284.85:311.35:58-0.16:495:09Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:364.912:303.96:421.36:370.76:495:10First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:274.91:513.18:101.27:211.46:485:11First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:275.03:552.69:580.98:232.06:485:12First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:365.16:082.811:270.49:512.46:485:13First Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:425.27:203.112:29-0.26:475:13Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:415.47:593.41:16-0.66:475:14Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:315.68:283.612:132.31:54-0.86:465:15Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:135.78:533.71:012.12:26-0.96:465:16Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:505.89:163.81:401.92:54-0.96:455:17Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:235.79:403.92:141.73:20-0.86:445:18Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:545.610:044.02:461.63:44-0.66:445:19Full Moon30Fri
31Sat9:235.410:294.13:191.54:07-0.46:435:20Full Moon31Sat
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 5:46 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 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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