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 2h 42m 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 - Mar 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:224.82:542.98:400.67:442.06:165:45Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:424.74:483.010:170.39:302.26:155:46Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:054.86:033.411:29-0.110:592.06:145:47Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:155.06:503.812:23-0.46:135:47Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:125.37:274.112:031.61:07-0.76:115:48Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:005.47:594.412:531.21:43-0.76:105:49Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:415.58:284.61:350.92:16-0.76:095:50New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:185.48:564.82:120.72:45-0.56:085:50New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:535.29:244.82:470.53:12-0.36:065:51New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:274.99:514.83:210.43:380.16:055:52New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:014.510:194.73:550.44:030.46:045:53Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:364.010:474.64:310.54:270.96:035:53Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:143.611:164.45:110.74:501.36:015:54Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:023.15:571.05:121.76:005:55Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:112.76:571.25:342.15:595:56First Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:394.03:232.58:271.36:092.55:575:56First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:593.85:372.810:081.19:062.75:565:57First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:373.96:093.111:130.710:412.45:555:58First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:474.26:333.511:570.311:382.05:545:58Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:414.66:593.912:33-0.15:525:59Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:275.07:264.312:231.51:07-0.35:516:00Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:105.37:554.81:050.91:40-0.55:506:01Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:525.48:265.21:460.42:13-0.55:486:01Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:355.48:595.52:28-0.12:46-0.45:476:02Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:195.29:355.63:12-0.43:20-0.25:466:03Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:064.810:145.73:58-0.63:560.35:446:03Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:594.310:585.54:49-0.54:350.85:436:04Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:013.75:46-0.35:191.35:426:05Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:173.36:540.06:141.95:406:06Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:524.92:573.18:170.27:402.35:396:06Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:134.54:383.49:470.29:352.35:386:07Third Quarter31Tue
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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