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 2h 24m at 8:03 am (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:594.38:216.12:40-0.22:101.96:237:14Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:284.69:006.33:12-0.52:491.56:237:12Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:584.99:396.33:44-0.53:291.26:247:11Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:305.110:216.14:17-0.44:121.06:247:10Full Moon4Wed
5Thu11:055.311:055.64:50-0.24:580.86:257:09Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:425.411:565.05:250.35:500.86:267:07Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:255.46:010.86:500.96:267:06Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:574.31:145.46:411.48:031.06:277:05Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:153.72:145.27:292.19:360.96:287:03Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:053.43:315.28:432.611:120.76:287:02Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:013.54:545.310:292.86:297:01Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:113.96:055.512:240.211:56 AM2.66:306:59Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:544.37:025.71:19-0.112:582.36:306:58Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:284.67:505.92:02-0.31:471.96:316:57Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:584.88:325.92:39-0.32:281.56:316:55Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:264.99:095.93:11-0.23:041.36:326:54New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:525.19:445.63:390.03:391.16:336:53New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:185.110:185.34:050.34:121.06:336:51New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:435.110:524.94:300.64:471.06:346:50New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:085.111:284.54:541.05:231.06:356:49Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:334.95:161.56:031.26:356:47Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:094.011:59 AM4.85:361.96:501.46:366:46Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:013.512:294.65:552.47:531.66:376:44Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:203.11:114.46:092.89:241.66:376:43First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:324.211:031.46:386:42First Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:053.44:234.310:043.46:396:40First Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:143.75:374.612:051.011:40 AM3.16:396:39First Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:334.16:315.112:500.612:322.66:406:38Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:554.47:175.51:260.21:152.16:406:36Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:214.88:005.82:01-0.11:561.56:416:35Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 11:55 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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