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 : 2:39 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 12m at 9:36 am (4.4 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 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:033.79:395.23:57-0.13:201.35:366:08Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:443.310:045.14:360.03:371.65:356:09Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:372.910:365.05:210.13:531.95:336:09Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:532.66:200.34:082.25:326:10Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:380.45:316:11Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:294.59:120.35:306:11Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:194.35:353.310:240.19:572.75:286:12Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:584.55:583.811:16-0.211:112.05:276:13Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:094.86:264.411:58-0.45:266:14Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:075.06:565.012:071.112:36-0.45:246:14Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:015.17:285.512:570.31:12-0.35:236:15Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:515.08:026.01:44-0.41:47-0.15:226:16New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:394.88:366.22:30-0.92:210.35:216:16New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:284.49:126.23:16-1.22:550.85:206:17New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:203.99:496.04:03-1.23:291.25:186:18Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:173.510:295.74:53-0.94:041.75:176:18Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:243.15:48-0.54:412.25:166:19Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:532.96:51-0.15:312.65:156:20Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:124.64:043.08:080.37:062.95:146:21First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:304.15:103.39:330.49:302.95:136:21First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:063.95:433.610:370.510:562.45:116:22First Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:273.96:073.911:220.511:461.95:106:23First Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:263.96:274.311:550.55:096:23Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:134.06:474.612:251.412:220.75:086:24Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:544.07:084.912:590.912:470.85:076:25Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:324.08:305.12:310.42:111.06:067:26Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:093.98:535.43:040.02:351.26:057:26Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:463.89:175.53:37-0.33:001.46:047:27Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:253.69:435.64:12-0.53:241.66:037:28Full Moon29Wed
30Thu11:073.410:115.64:49-0.63:491.86:027:29Full Moon30Thu
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 12:07 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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