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 : in 1h 48m at 11:34 am (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:154.94:382.910:360.79:341.96:435:21Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:245.26:023.211:450.010:521.96:425:22Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:255.57:003.612:39-0.56:415:22Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:195.87:433.91:24-0.96:415:23Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:066.08:214.212:501.52:04-1.26:405:24Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:496.18:554.41:371.22:40-1.26:395:25New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:296.09:294.52:191.13:14-1.16:385:26New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:075.810:024.52:591.03:46-0.86:385:27New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:435.410:354.53:371.04:16-0.46:375:28Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:194.911:084.44:161.04:450.06:365:29Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:564.311:434.34:571.25:130.56:355:30Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:353.75:421.45:411.06:345:31Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:214.212:253.16:381.66:091.56:335:32First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:054.11:432.67:571.76:421.96:325:32First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:074.04:032.49:501.57:522.36:315:33First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:244.06:022.711:161.19:492.46:305:34First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:334.36:453.012:060.66:295:35First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:264.67:123.312:420.26:285:36Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:115.07:373.61:15-0.26:275:37Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:515.48:044.012:401.71:46-0.66:265:38Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:305.78:324.31:201.32:16-0.86:255:38Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:085.89:024.62:001.02:47-0.96:245:39Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:465.89:344.82:390.63:19-0.86:235:40Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:275.610:095.03:210.43:52-0.66:225:41Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:105.110:475.14:060.34:26-0.26:215:42Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:594.611:305.14:570.35:020.36:205:43Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:573.95:560.55:420.96:185:43Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:204.91:113.37:080.66:311.56:175:44Third Quarter28Sat
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 2:53 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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