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 7h 34m 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 - Jun 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:183.67:014.812:471.612:211.05:417:50Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:133.67:285.01:301.112:541.25:417:51Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:003.67:545.32:060.71:251.45:417:51Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:423.68:205.52:400.31:541.55:417:52Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:213.68:465.63:12-0.12:241.75:407:52Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:593.69:145.73:45-0.32:531.85:407:53Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:383.69:425.74:19-0.53:232.05:407:53Full Moon7Fri
8Sat11:203.510:125.74:55-0.53:542.25:407:54Full Moon8Sat
9Sun12:063.55:34-0.54:272.35:407:54Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:573.46:16-0.45:052.55:407:55Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:523.47:01-0.35:572.75:407:55Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:105.02:513.67:50-0.17:132.85:407:56Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:104.63:513.88:440.28:522.85:407:56Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:284.24:444.29:420.410:322.35:407:56Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:013.95:304.810:380.611:481.65:407:57Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:273.86:125.311:300.85:407:57Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:403.86:535.812:490.812:191.05:407:57Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:453.97:356.31:430.01:061.15:407:58Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:444.08:176.62:33-0.71:521.35:407:58Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:374.09:006.83:20-1.22:391.55:417:58New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:284.19:436.74:06-1.43:241.75:417:59New Moon21Fri
22Sat11:194.010:266.54:52-1.44:101.95:417:59New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:114.05:38-1.24:582.15:417:59Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:043.96:24-0.95:512.35:417:59Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:583.97:10-0.46:502.55:427:59Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:494.92:564.07:570.18:012.65:427:59Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:454.33:554.18:460.69:292.65:427:59First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:543.84:484.39:381.011:032.35:438:00First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:173.45:334.510:301.35:438:00First Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:403.26:104.812:141.811:17 AM1.65:438:00First Quarter30Sun
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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