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 (tomorrow) : in 33m at 10:16 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 4:18 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Jul 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:114.43:334.08:290.59:012.65:448:00Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:253.94:224.49:180.910:372.25:458:00Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:013.55:094.910:121.211:521.45:457:59Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:333.45:545.411:071.45:457:59Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:523.46:386.012:530.612:001.65:467:59Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:583.67:246.41:47-0.212:521.75:467:59Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:553.88:116.82:36-0.91:451.85:477:59Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:464.08:587.03:24-1.32:361.85:477:59New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:344.19:457.04:10-1.63:261.85:487:58New Moon9Thu
10Fri11:224.210:326.74:55-1.64:171.85:497:58New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:114.25:41-1.35:091.95:497:58Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:004.36:26-0.96:062.05:507:58Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:115.71:514.37:10-0.47:092.25:507:57Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:055.02:444.47:550.28:222.25:517:57First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:064.23:394.58:410.89:532.15:517:57First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:213.64:354.79:321.411:251.85:527:56First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:553.25:254.810:261.85:537:56First Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:273.16:095.012:361.311:21 AM2.25:537:55Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:413.26:495.21:280.812:102.45:547:55Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:323.47:275.42:090.412:552.45:547:54Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:093.58:025.62:440.11:372.45:557:54Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:403.78:365.83:16-0.22:152.45:567:53Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:103.89:095.93:47-0.32:522.35:567:52Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:403.99:415.94:17-0.43:272.25:577:52Full Moon24Fri
25Sat11:123.910:145.94:49-0.44:022.25:587:51Full Moon25Sat
26Sun11:454.010:475.75:20-0.44:392.25:587:51Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:204.15:52-0.25:202.25:597:50Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:584.26:250.16:092.26:007:49Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:054.91:384.36:580.57:112.26:007:48Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:574.32:244.57:350.98:302.16:017:48Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:073.73:184.88:171.410:081.86:027:47Third 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 1:17 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 53% 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 (53% 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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