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 19m at 3:14 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:385.16:283.412:320.96:324:42Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:065.37:163.51:070.46:334:42Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:345.67:573.512:042.01:410.06:344:42Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:045.88:363.612:372.22:15-0.46:354:42New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:346.09:143.61:102.22:50-0.66:354:42New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:066.19:543.61:442.33:26-0.76:364:42New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:406.110:373.62:182.44:05-0.86:374:42New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:176.011:233.62:542.44:45-0.76:384:42Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:565.83:362.55:28-0.56:384:43Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:123.610:42 AM5.44:292.66:13-0.36:394:43Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:043.811:38 AM4.95:392.77:000.16:404:43Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:584.012:484.37:102.67:500.56:414:43First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:524.42:193.78:532.28:450.96:414:43First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:434.93:583.410:231.59:401.36:424:44First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:305.45:253.311:310.610:341.66:434:44Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:155.96:383.512:27-0.26:434:44Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:006.37:373.61:17-0.86:444:45Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:456.68:283.712:161.92:03-1.26:444:45Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:296.79:133.81:052.02:46-1.46:454:46Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:126.79:563.91:522.03:27-1.46:464:46Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:536.510:393.92:362.14:08-1.26:464:47Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:346.111:223.83:202.14:47-0.96:474:47Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:155.74:052.25:25-0.56:474:48Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:063.810:56 AM5.14:542.46:020.06:474:48Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:503.911:39 AM4.55:502.56:380.56:484:49Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:373.912:303.87:002.57:141.06:484:49Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:264.01:413.28:332.47:541.56:494:50Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:164.23:252.810:162.08:421.96:494:51Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:034.55:132.711:281.49:392.26:494:51Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:464.76:352.812:170.86:504:52Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:265.07:233.112:560.36:504:53Waning Crescent31Thu
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 6:25 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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