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 3h 28m 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 - Apr 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:454.45:413.710:590.011:031.95:376:08Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:014.56:244.111:53-0.15:356:08Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:004.76:594.512:041.512:36-0.25:346:09Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:484.87:284.712:501.01:12-0.15:336:10Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:294.87:554.91:280.61:420.05:316:10Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:064.78:215.12:020.32:100.25:306:11New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:404.68:465.12:340.12:350.45:296:12New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:134.39:115.13:060.02:590.75:286:12New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:474.19:365.13:380.03:241.05:266:13New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:243.810:024.94:120.13:471.35:256:14Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:053.410:294.74:490.24:111.75:246:15Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:543.111:014.55:320.44:342.05:236:15Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:012.86:230.75:022.35:216:16Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:412.87:300.85:562.75:206:17First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:473.94:253.08:530.98:272.85:196:17First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:283.85:113.410:060.710:132.55:186:18First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:593.95:433.810:590.511:151.95:176:19First Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:054.26:134.311:420.25:156:20Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:004.56:444.812:041.212:200.15:146:20Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:504.77:175.312:490.512:580.05:136:21Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:374.97:515.81:33-0.11:350.05:126:22Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:254.98:286.12:17-0.72:120.25:116:22Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:134.79:066.23:03-1.12:500.55:106:23Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:044.49:486.23:50-1.23:300.85:096:24Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:004.110:345.94:41-1.14:141.35:086:25Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:033.86:37-0.96:041.76:067:25Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:265.42:163.57:38-0.57:092.16:057:26Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:284.93:413.58:49-0.28:372.46:047:27Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:454.45:043.810:060.110:282.36:037:27Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:154.16:044.111:150.211:541.96:027:28Third Quarter30Thu
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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