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 : 9:46 am (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 58m at 6:37 am (2.9 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 - Aug 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:555.02:005.07:230.38:061.66:027:46Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:014.22:585.08:131.09:351.66:037:46Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:243.64:035.09:121.611:111.36:047:45Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:083.35:095.210:232.06:047:44Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:423.46:065.312:280.911:33 AM2.26:057:43Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:483.66:565.51:250.512:332.36:067:42Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:333.87:385.62:090.21:222.26:067:41Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:064.08:165.82:450.02:032.16:077:40Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:344.18:505.83:16-0.12:392.06:087:39New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:014.29:215.83:44-0.23:121.96:087:38New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:274.39:525.74:10-0.13:441.86:097:37New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:554.410:235.54:370.04:171.76:107:36New Moon12Sat
13Sun11:234.410:545.35:040.24:521.76:107:35Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:534.411:274.95:310.45:291.86:117:34Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:254.45:580.86:121.96:127:33Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:054.41:004.46:251.17:052.06:127:32Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:513.91:424.46:551.68:172.06:137:31First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:583.42:384.57:322.09:531.86:147:30First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:453.13:504.78:322.411:221.46:147:29First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:353.25:025.010:092.66:157:28First Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:483.56:035.512:260.711:32 AM2.56:167:26Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:393.96:576.01:170.112:352.26:167:25Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:214.37:486.42:02-0.41:301.86:177:24Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:004.78:366.72:44-0.82:211.46:187:23Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:385.09:226.73:24-1.03:091.06:187:22Full Moon25Fri
26Sat10:165.310:086.54:03-1.03:570.76:197:21Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:565.410:566.14:42-0.74:460.66:207:19Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:385.511:465.55:21-0.25:370.76:207:18Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:225.46:010.46:340.96:217:17Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:414.71:105.36:421.07:401.16:227:16Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:474.02:055.07:281.79:011.36:227:14Third Quarter31Thu
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 8:11 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 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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