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 3h 02m at 1:49 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 8:30 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Dec 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:104.85:403.411:551.411:051.76:324:42Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:415.16:323.512:330.96:334:42Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:125.47:153.61:080.46:344:42Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:425.77:553.712:171.81:42-0.16:354:42Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:145.98:333.812:531.92:16-0.46:354:42Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:476.19:113.91:281.92:51-0.76:364:42Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:216.29:523.92:041.93:28-0.86:374:42Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:576.210:353.92:412.04:07-0.86:384:42Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:366.111:233.93:222.14:49-0.76:384:43Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:205.74:102.25:33-0.56:394:43Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:154.011:11 AM5.25:092.46:20-0.16:404:43Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:104.112:134.66:242.47:120.36:414:43Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:104.41:324.07:572.38:090.76:414:43Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:114.73:063.69:361.89:121.06:424:44Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:075.24:373.510:541.110:121.36:434:44Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:575.65:533.611:560.311:061.56:434:44Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:436.06:563.712:48-0.36:444:45Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:276.37:483.91:34-0.86:444:45Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:106.58:334.012:451.72:16-1.16:454:46New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:506.59:154.01:301.72:55-1.26:464:46New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:296.49:554.02:121.83:33-1.16:464:47New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:066.110:354.02:521.84:10-0.96:474:47New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:435.711:164.03:322.04:46-0.66:474:48Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:205.311:583.94:142.15:22-0.26:474:48Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:574.75:002.35:570.36:484:49Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:423.911:39 AM4.25:542.46:340.76:484:49Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:303.912:313.67:032.57:131.26:494:50First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:244.01:493.08:392.48:011.66:494:51First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:194.23:392.810:212.09:001.96:494:51First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:104.55:142.811:281.410:012.06:504:52First Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:554.86:163.012:140.86:504:53Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 21% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (21% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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