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 3h 05m 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 - Jun 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:443.56:58-0.76:012.55:417:50Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:165.32:413.77:47-0.47:202.65:417:51Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:204.83:374.08:39-0.18:562.45:417:52Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:364.24:304.59:330.310:341.95:407:52Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:073.75:175.010:270.711:531.25:407:53Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:353.56:015.511:181.05:407:53Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:523.56:445.912:560.412:071.45:407:54Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon8:003.57:266.21:51-0.312:541.65:407:54Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue8:583.68:086.42:40-0.81:411.85:407:55Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed9:483.68:506.43:24-1.12:272.05:407:55New Moon10Wed
11Thu10:353.79:316.34:07-1.23:112.15:407:55New Moon11Thu
12Fri11:203.710:116.14:48-1.23:532.25:407:56New Moon12Fri
13Sat12:043.75:28-0.94:362.35:407:56Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:493.66:08-0.65:212.45:407:57Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:343.66:47-0.36:112.55:407:57Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:134.92:203.77:250.17:102.65:407:57Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:584.33:073.88:030.68:232.65:407:58First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:523.83:554.08:421.09:562.45:407:58First Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:063.34:394.39:241.411:242.05:407:58First Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:402.95:204.610:101.85:417:58First Quarter20Sat
21Sun6:092.95:584.912:271.410:58 AM2.05:417:59Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon7:222.96:355.21:160.811:46 AM2.25:417:59Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue8:193.17:125.61:580.312:322.35:417:59Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed9:033.37:515.92:37-0.21:182.45:427:59Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu9:423.58:306.23:15-0.72:032.35:427:59Full Moon25Thu
26Fri10:203.69:116.43:52-1.02:482.25:427:59Full Moon26Fri
27Sat10:583.79:526.44:31-1.23:322.25:427:59Full Moon27Sat
28Sun11:393.910:356.35:10-1.24:192.15:438:00Full Moon28Sun
29Mon12:214.05:50-1.15:102.15:438:00Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:054.26:30-0.86:102.15:448:00Waning Gibbous30Tue
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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