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 : 11:34 am (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 19m at 7:50 am (3.3 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 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:364.06:474.512:100.36:017:29Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:404.17:224.812:541.412:540.46:007:30Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:324.17:525.01:400.91:310.65:597:30Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:154.18:195.22:170.52:020.85:597:31Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:544.18:465.32:500.22:301.05:587:32New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:294.09:115.43:22-0.12:571.15:577:33New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:043.99:375.43:53-0.23:241.35:567:33New Moon7Thu
8Fri10:403.810:045.44:25-0.33:501.55:557:34New Moon8Fri
9Sat11:183.610:315.34:58-0.34:171.85:547:35New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:013.45:35-0.24:452.05:537:35Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:503.36:150.05:162.35:537:36Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue1:483.27:000.25:572.55:527:37Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:144.52:583.27:520.47:062.85:517:38Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:104.24:113.48:520.68:552.85:507:38First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:323.95:073.79:580.610:382.45:507:39First Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:083.75:494.210:560.611:491.85:497:40First Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:283.86:274.711:470.65:487:40Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:344.07:045.312:441.012:320.65:487:41Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:324.27:425.81:340.31:160.65:477:42Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:274.38:216.32:22-0.51:590.75:467:43Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:184.49:026.53:08-1.02:420.95:467:43Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:094.49:456.63:55-1.43:261.05:457:44Full Moon22Fri
23Sat11:014.310:296.54:42-1.54:111.35:457:45Full Moon23Sat
24Sun11:564.111:166.15:32-1.45:001.65:447:45Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:554.06:23-1.15:551.95:447:46Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:085.61:583.97:17-0.77:002.25:437:47Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:065.03:064.08:15-0.28:202.45:437:47Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:144.44:154.19:170.29:592.35:437:48Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:343.95:154.410:200.611:301.95:427:48Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:593.66:024.711:160.85:427:49Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun6:123.56:404.912:351.412:031.15:427:50Waning Crescent31Sun
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 9:42 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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