Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 00m at 1:49 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 8:30 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Oct 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:043.83:524.59:592.911:030.85:425:33First Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:504.15:014.611:122.511:490.75:435:32Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:204.45:524.811:592.15:435:31Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:454.76:334.912:240.712:351.75:445:29Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:084.97:094.912:520.71:071.35:455:28Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:305.27:434.91:180.81:380.95:465:27Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:535.48:154.81:420.92:080.75:465:25Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:175.58:484.72:061.12:400.55:475:24Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:415.69:224.52:301.33:130.45:485:23Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:065.69:594.22:541.53:480.35:485:22Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:325.610:423.93:171.84:270.45:495:20Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:025.511:373.53:412.15:130.65:505:19Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:395.34:072.46:090.85:515:18Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:493.311:29 AM5.04:432.87:190.95:515:17Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:263.312:444.76:003.18:410.95:525:16Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:573.62:244.68:233.19:530.75:535:14Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:484.13:544.710:052.610:480.55:545:13Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:264.65:034.911:101.911:330.45:545:12Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:015.26:015.112:031.15:555:11Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:375.76:545.312:150.312:520.45:565:10Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:126.27:445.212:540.41:38-0.25:575:09New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:496.58:335.11:320.62:23-0.75:575:08New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:266.79:214.82:100.93:09-0.85:585:07New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:046.610:124.52:471.23:55-0.85:595:06New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:446.311:074.13:251.64:44-0.56:005:05Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:265.94:062.15:37-0.16:015:03Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:103.811:14 AM5.44:522.56:360.36:015:02Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:243.612:124.85:532.97:430.76:025:01First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:563.71:274.37:253.18:580.96:035:01First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:153.92:594.09:293.010:031.06:045:00First Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:014.24:204.010:502.510:521.16:054:59First Quarter31Thu
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 5:09 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 12% 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 Waning Crescent (12% 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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