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 6h 30m 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 - May 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:394.16:474.111:500.16:017:29First Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:544.17:204.412:212.112:390.26:007:30Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:524.27:474.61:111.61:170.35:597:30Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:394.28:114.81:501.11:470.55:597:31Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:194.28:335.02:240.72:140.65:587:32Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:554.18:565.22:550.32:380.85:577:33Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:304.09:195.33:260.13:021.15:567:33Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:053.99:425.43:57-0.13:261.35:557:34Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:423.710:065.44:30-0.33:501.65:547:35Full Moon9Thu
10Fri11:223.510:315.35:05-0.34:131.85:537:35Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:093.35:44-0.24:372.15:537:36Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:053.16:280.05:022.45:527:37Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:163.07:190.15:372.75:517:38Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:154.73:433.18:200.36:513.05:507:38Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:204.34:583.49:300.39:113.05:507:39Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:554.15:423.810:360.310:582.65:497:40Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:334.16:184.311:310.25:487:40Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:494.26:524.912:061.812:170.25:487:41Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:524.47:275.41:001.012:590.25:477:42Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:504.58:036.01:500.21:400.35:467:43Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:444.58:406.42:38-0.52:210.65:467:43New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:374.49:196.63:25-1.13:010.85:457:44New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:294.29:596.64:12-1.43:421.25:457:45New Moon23Thu
24Fri11:244.010:426.45:01-1.54:241.65:447:45New Moon24Fri
25Sat12:243.85:52-1.35:112.05:447:46Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:283.66:45-0.96:052.35:437:47Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:195.42:403.67:42-0.57:132.75:437:47Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:174.83:593.78:44-0.18:422.85:437:48First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:284.35:073.99:500.310:302.65:427:48First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:513.95:554.210:510.511:512.25:427:49First Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:123.76:314.511:410.85:427:50First Quarter31Fri
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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