Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:57 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 55m at 5:05 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Dec 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:286.18:324.11:091.42:21-0.46:324:42Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:596.19:114.01:421.62:55-0.56:334:42Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:296.09:493.92:141.83:28-0.56:344:42Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:585.810:293.82:452.04:02-0.36:354:42Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:285.611:123.73:162.24:37-0.26:364:42Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:595.33:492.45:150.16:364:42Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:003.610:32 AM4.94:282.65:560.46:374:42Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:533.511:11 AM4.55:182.96:400.66:384:42Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:533.612:024.06:323.07:310.96:394:43Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:563.81:193.68:142.98:281.16:394:43Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:494.12:593.49:532.59:251.36:404:43Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:304.54:253.410:581.910:171.36:414:43Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:074.95:313.511:471.211:031.46:424:44Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:425.46:283.712:310.56:424:44Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:185.97:193.91:13-0.26:434:44Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:576.38:074.112:301.41:55-0.86:434:45Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:366.68:534.21:141.42:38-1.26:444:45New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:186.89:404.31:581.53:21-1.56:454:45New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:026.710:304.32:441.54:07-1.56:454:46New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:486.511:234.33:331.64:54-1.36:464:46Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:396.04:271.85:44-0.96:464:47Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:194.311:35 AM5.45:312.06:35-0.46:474:47Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:194.412:404.66:472.17:310.16:474:48First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:244.51:594.08:202.18:330.66:484:48First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:284.73:323.510:001.79:361.06:484:49First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:255.05:013.411:171.110:341.36:484:49First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:145.36:133.512:150.56:494:50Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:565.57:103.61:020.16:494:51Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:345.77:543.712:101.71:40-0.36:494:51Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:095.88:313.712:501.82:13-0.56:504:52Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat7:425.89:043.71:261.92:44-0.66:504:53Full Moon31Sat
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 9:01 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 31% 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 Third Quarter (31% 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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