Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 27m at 10:16 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Aug 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:483.24:195.19:141.811:361.16:027:46Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:373.25:205.510:272.26:037:45Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:033.46:176.012:440.411:40 AM2.36:047:44Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:053.77:116.41:40-0.312:442.26:047:44Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:534.08:026.72:28-0.81:422.06:057:43Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:354.38:516.93:13-1.22:341.86:067:42New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:154.59:366.83:54-1.33:231.66:077:41New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:544.610:216.64:34-1.24:101.56:077:40New Moon8Sat
9Sun11:334.711:056.15:12-0.94:571.46:087:39Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:134.75:49-0.45:461.56:097:38Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:544.76:250.26:391.76:097:37Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:384.71:374.67:000.87:401.86:107:36Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:324.02:234.67:351.58:571.96:117:35First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:443.43:194.58:142.110:381.86:117:34First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:353.04:244.59:102.66:127:33First Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:433.15:274.712:051.410:35 AM2.86:137:32First Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:523.46:204.91:031.011:51 AM2.96:137:31Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:263.67:055.21:450.612:462.86:147:30Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:513.87:445.52:200.21:302.56:157:28Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:144.08:205.82:500.02:072.36:157:27Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:384.28:545.93:19-0.22:422.06:167:26Full Moon21Fri
22Sat10:044.39:276.03:48-0.33:171.86:177:25Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:314.510:005.94:16-0.33:521.66:177:24Full Moon23Sun
24Mon11:004.610:355.74:45-0.24:291.56:187:23Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:314.811:145.35:130.15:111.46:197:21Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:044.95:430.55:581.46:197:20Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:415.06:130.96:571.56:207:19Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:544.11:265.06:461.58:111.46:207:18Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:113.52:235.07:262.09:491.36:217:16Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:073.13:385.18:302.511:240.86:227:15Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon6:073.34:585.410:182.86:227:14Third Quarter31Mon
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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