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 : 8:03 am (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 33m at 4:18 am (2.7 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 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:496.411:364.03:351.95:00-1.26:504:53Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:365.84:272.15:46-0.86:504:54Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:284.011:26 AM5.25:252.26:32-0.26:504:54Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:234.012:214.46:322.47:190.36:514:55Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:214.11:273.87:572.48:090.96:514:56Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:194.22:533.29:402.19:031.36:514:57Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:114.54:293.011:041.69:561.76:514:58Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:544.75:513.012:021.16:514:58Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:314.96:543.112:450.66:514:59Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:065.27:393.31:200.16:515:00Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:395.48:153.412:092.11:53-0.36:515:01Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:125.68:473.512:482.12:24-0.56:515:02Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:445.89:193.61:242.12:56-0.76:515:03New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:175.99:513.61:592.03:28-0.86:505:04New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:495.910:263.72:342.04:01-0.96:505:05New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:225.811:033.73:102.04:34-0.86:505:05Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:585.611:423.83:482.05:09-0.66:505:06Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:375.24:332.15:45-0.36:505:07Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:233.911:24 AM4.65:292.16:230.26:495:08Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:104.012:234.06:422.17:050.66:495:09First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:034.31:483.38:171.97:571.16:495:10First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:024.63:403.09:591.49:031.66:485:11First Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:015.05:213.011:170.610:131.86:485:12First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:575.56:383.312:18-0.26:475:13Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:505.97:343.61:09-0.96:475:14Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:406.38:203.812:171.81:55-1.46:465:15Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:286.59:004.01:101.72:37-1.66:465:16Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:136.69:404.21:591.53:17-1.66:455:17Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:566.410:184.22:451.43:55-1.56:455:18Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:386.110:584.23:291.44:32-1.16:445:18Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:205.611:374.24:141.45:08-0.66:445:19Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 6:10 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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