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 3h 04m 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 - Aug 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:513.88:005.72:310.21:422.26:027:47Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:204.08:355.93:01-0.12:212.06:037:46New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:494.29:096.03:31-0.32:581.86:037:45New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:184.39:446.04:01-0.43:361.76:047:44New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:504.510:205.94:32-0.44:141.66:057:43New Moon5Wed
6Thu11:234.610:585.65:03-0.24:551.56:057:43Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:594.811:415.15:350.05:421.56:067:42Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:404.86:090.46:381.66:077:41Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:324.61:264.96:460.97:461.66:077:40Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:363.92:215.07:291.49:121.56:087:39First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:023.43:295.18:261.810:471.16:097:38First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:493.34:435.39:472.26:097:37First Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:203.55:495.712:050.611:12 AM2.36:107:36Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:243.86:476.01:050.012:222.16:117:35Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:124.27:396.31:54-0.41:211.86:117:34Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:534.58:266.42:37-0.72:121.56:127:33Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:304.89:106.43:16-0.82:581.36:137:32Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:055.09:506.23:52-0.73:401.16:137:30Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:405.010:305.84:26-0.44:221.16:147:29Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:155.111:095.44:59-0.15:031.16:157:28Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:505.011:504.85:310.45:461.36:157:27Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:264.96:020.96:331.56:167:26Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:344.21:044.76:321.47:271.76:177:25Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:273.61:494.57:042.08:391.96:177:24Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:433.22:484.47:442.410:211.86:187:22Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:473.04:054.48:572.811:501.56:197:21Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:373.25:174.610:422.96:197:20Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:243.56:124.912:441.111:54 AM2.76:207:19Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:543.86:585.21:240.712:462.46:217:17Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:194.17:375.51:570.41:282.16:217:16Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon8:454.48:155.82:270.12:061.76:227:15Waning Crescent31Mon
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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