Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 27m at 11:50 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Aug 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:064.210:235.84:45-0.44:151.96:027:47New Moon1Wed
2Thu11:384.210:575.55:15-0.24:511.96:037:46Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:114.25:450.15:292.06:037:45Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:454.26:140.56:122.16:047:44Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:074.61:224.26:430.97:032.26:057:43Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:494.12:034.27:141.38:102.36:057:42First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:443.52:534.27:481.89:412.26:067:41First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:123.13:554.48:332.211:161.86:077:40First Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:083.04:574.69:462.56:087:39First Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:373.15:515.012:231.311:06 AM2.66:087:39Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:343.46:405.51:120.712:092.56:097:38Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:153.87:255.91:540.11:022.36:107:37Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:524.18:096.32:32-0.41:502.06:107:35Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:274.48:526.63:10-0.72:361.76:117:34Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:034.69:356.73:47-1.03:211.46:127:33Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:404.910:196.54:25-1.04:081.26:127:32Full Moon16Thu
17Fri11:205.011:066.15:03-0.84:571.16:137:31Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:035.25:43-0.45:511.16:147:30Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:495.26:230.26:531.26:147:29Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:564.71:405.27:070.88:061.36:157:28Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:074.02:395.27:561.59:361.26:167:27Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:413.53:495.29:012.111:131.06:167:26Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:343.45:025.310:252.46:177:24Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:013.76:075.512:290.511:46 AM2.56:187:23Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:563.97:015.61:250.212:492.36:187:22Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:354.27:475.82:09-0.11:382.16:197:21Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:064.48:265.92:46-0.22:191.96:197:20Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:334.59:015.93:17-0.22:541.76:207:18New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:594.69:345.83:45-0.13:271.66:217:17New Moon29Wed
30Thu10:254.610:055.64:110.13:591.56:217:16New Moon30Thu
31Fri10:514.710:365.34:360.34:311.46:227:15New 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 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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