Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:49 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 24m at 6:13 pm (6.0 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 - May 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:234.78:306.12:18-0.42:110.36:017:29Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:134.79:086.33:05-0.92:510.56:007:30Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:034.59:486.43:51-1.33:310.75:597:31Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:544.310:296.34:38-1.44:121.15:587:31Full Moon4Sun
5Mon11:474.011:135.95:27-1.24:551.45:577:32Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:453.86:17-0.95:421.85:577:33Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:005.41:503.67:11-0.56:392.25:567:33Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:544.93:033.58:10-0.17:532.55:557:34Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:584.34:233.69:170.39:342.65:547:35Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:173.85:263.910:240.611:162.35:537:36Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:443.66:104.211:220.85:527:36Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:563.66:444.512:221.812:080.95:527:37Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:543.67:144.71:091.312:451.05:517:38Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:413.77:415.01:460.81:171.15:507:38Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:223.78:085.22:200.41:481.35:497:39Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:593.88:365.42:520.12:181.45:497:40New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:363.89:045.63:24-0.22:481.55:487:41New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:123.79:325.63:57-0.43:181.65:477:41New Moon18Sun
19Mon10:513.710:035.64:32-0.53:481.85:477:42New Moon19Mon
20Tue11:333.610:355.55:09-0.54:202.05:467:43Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:203.55:48-0.44:562.25:467:43Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:133.46:32-0.35:422.45:457:44Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:123.57:20-0.16:462.55:457:45Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:504.73:163.78:140.18:152.65:447:45First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:024.24:184.09:140.39:572.35:447:46First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:313.95:114.510:160.511:221.75:437:47First Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:593.85:575.011:130.75:437:47First Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:153.86:405.512:270.912:040.85:427:48Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:203.97:236.01:220.112:520.95:427:49Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:184.18:056.42:13-0.51:391.05:427:49Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat9:114.18:476.53:00-1.02:251.25:417:50Full Moon31Sat
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 10:01 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 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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