Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 11:50 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 40m at 3:48 pm (5.2 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 - Jan 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:374.012:344.46:472.57:380.36:504:53First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:364.31:593.88:262.28:360.76:504:54First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:344.73:383.510:041.79:371.06:504:55First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:275.25:073.411:190.910:351.36:514:55Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:155.66:213.512:180.16:514:56Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:016.07:223.71:09-0.66:514:57Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:456.38:123.812:191.61:54-1.06:514:58Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:276.48:573.91:071.72:35-1.36:514:59Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:086.49:394.01:521.73:15-1.36:514:59Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:486.310:204.02:341.73:53-1.26:515:00Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:266.011:013.93:151.84:30-0.96:515:01Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:045.611:423.93:571.95:07-0.66:515:02Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:435.14:402.15:43-0.16:515:03Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:253.811:23 AM4.55:292.26:190.36:505:04Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:103.812:093.96:282.46:560.86:505:05Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:003.81:093.37:472.47:371.36:505:06Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:564.02:422.99:322.28:291.76:505:07Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:504.24:302.710:591.79:322.06:505:07Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:384.55:562.811:561.110:312.16:495:08Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:204.86:543.112:380.56:495:09Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:595.17:363.31:14-0.16:495:10Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:365.58:113.512:102.11:49-0.56:485:11Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:145.88:443.712:532.02:23-0.96:485:12New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:516.19:183.91:341.82:58-1.26:475:13New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:296.29:544.02:141.73:33-1.36:475:14New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:086.210:324.12:551.54:10-1.36:465:15New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:496.011:124.23:381.54:47-1.06:465:16Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:345.511:564.34:281.55:26-0.66:455:17Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:254.95:251.56:07-0.16:455:18Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:444.412:264.16:341.66:520.56:445:19First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:394.61:473.48:021.57:451.16:435:20First 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 7:49 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 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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