Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 7h 08m at 1:49 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Apr 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:445.27:265.112:400.71:09-0.55:366:08Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:335.48:015.51:270.11:46-0.55:356:08Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:205.38:375.92:13-0.52:23-0.35:346:09Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:085.19:156.02:59-0.93:000.05:326:10Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:574.79:556.03:47-1.03:380.45:316:11Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:504.210:385.74:37-0.94:170.95:306:11Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:503.811:275.35:32-0.65:011.55:296:12Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:013.46:33-0.25:542.05:276:13Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:244.82:323.27:460.17:112.45:266:13Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:384.44:153.39:120.39:072.55:256:14Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:094.15:213.710:280.410:462.25:246:15Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:324.16:024.011:240.311:471.75:226:15Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:344.16:334.312:060.35:216:16Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:234.26:594.512:301.312:400.45:206:17Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:034.37:234.81:050.91:080.55:196:18Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:394.37:475.01:360.51:340.65:176:18Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:124.38:115.12:070.21:590.75:166:19New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:454.28:355.22:370.02:230.95:156:20New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:194.09:005.33:09-0.12:481.15:146:20New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:553.89:265.23:42-0.23:131.45:136:21New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:353.59:545.14:19-0.13:381.65:126:22Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:213.310:265.04:590.04:041.95:116:23Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:193.15:460.24:362.25:096:23Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:333.06:420.35:282.55:086:24Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:034.43:023.17:510.57:122.75:076:25First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:244.14:123.59:050.59:162.55:066:25First Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:024.05:583.911:090.311:381.96:057:26First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:254.26:374.512:010.26:047:27Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:314.47:145.112:381.212:470.26:037:28Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:294.67:525.61:300.41:290.26:027:28Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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