Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 18m at 11:50 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 6:37 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Apr 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:115.37:164.612:071.512:56-0.85:366:08Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:035.67:505.112:570.81:34-0.95:356:09Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:515.78:255.51:440.12:12-0.85:346:09New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:385.69:015.72:29-0.32:48-0.65:326:10New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:255.29:375.83:15-0.63:24-0.25:316:11New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:144.710:165.74:03-0.74:000.45:306:11Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:084.110:575.44:53-0.64:381.05:286:12Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:103.65:48-0.35:181.65:276:13Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:273.26:510.16:082.25:266:13Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:384.63:233.08:110.47:292.75:256:14First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:534.15:093.39:430.59:392.75:236:15First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:264.06:003.610:560.411:092.45:226:15First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:454.06:323.911:470.35:216:16First Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:424.26:564.212:001.912:250.25:206:17Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:274.37:184.412:381.512:550.25:196:18Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:054.57:394.61:101.11:210.35:176:18Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:404.58:014.81:400.71:460.45:166:19Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:134.58:245.02:110.42:100.55:156:20Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:464.48:475.12:420.12:340.75:146:20Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:214.29:115.23:150.02:580.95:136:21Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:583.99:365.23:50-0.13:221.25:126:22Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:413.610:045.14:28-0.13:461.65:116:23Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:323.310:375.05:110.04:111.95:096:23Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:383.06:040.14:442.35:086:24Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:062.97:090.35:382.65:076:25Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:244.53:463.18:280.37:422.85:066:25Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:574.34:493.69:450.19:472.65:056:26Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:364.35:304.110:45-0.111:021.95:046:27Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:524.57:074.612:35-0.26:037:28Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:554.77:435.112:591.21:18-0.36:027:28Waning Crescent30Mon
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 3:13 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (42% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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