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 6h 16m 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 - Mar 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:175.39:074.32:111.12:53-0.46:155:45Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:475.29:324.42:421.03:18-0.36:145:46Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:185.19:584.53:150.83:43-0.16:135:47Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:514.810:254.53:490.84:080.16:125:48Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:264.410:554.54:270.84:330.56:115:49Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:083.911:294.55:100.85:000.96:095:49Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:023.36:041.05:291.46:085:50Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:124.51:212.87:181.06:091.86:075:51Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:134.43:212.78:560.97:252.36:065:52Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:404.45:063.010:270.49:342.46:045:52Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:074.76:063.411:32-0.111:002.06:035:53Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:155.16:493.912:22-0.66:025:54Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:135.57:264.412:021.51:06-1.06:015:54Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:045.88:024.812:551.01:46-1.25:595:55Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:516.08:375.11:420.52:24-1.25:585:56New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:365.99:125.32:280.13:00-1.05:575:57New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:205.59:485.43:12-0.23:35-0.65:555:57New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:055.010:255.33:57-0.24:100.05:545:58Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:524.411:035.14:44-0.14:440.65:535:59Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:443.811:444.85:340.25:181.25:526:00Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:473.26:310.55:561.85:506:00Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:314.42:192.87:430.86:462.35:496:01First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:334.14:472.99:230.98:292.75:486:02First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:013.96:033.210:510.710:292.65:466:02First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:254.06:373.511:460.511:342.35:456:03First Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:254.27:003.712:250.35:446:04Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:124.47:214.012:171.912:560.15:426:04Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:504.67:424.212:511.51:230.05:416:05Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:254.88:054.51:241.11:490.05:406:06Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:584.98:284.71:550.72:150.05:386:07Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:314.88:534.92:280.42:400.15:376:07Full Moon31Fri
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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