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 2h 58m 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 - Oct 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:434.66:595.71:06-0.21:012.16:426:33Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:144.97:495.81:48-0.31:481.56:436:32Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:435.28:335.82:25-0.32:311.06:446:30Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:125.59:145.72:57-0.13:100.76:446:29New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:405.69:535.43:270.23:480.46:456:28New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:075.710:315.03:540.64:250.46:466:26New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:345.611:124.54:201.15:030.46:466:25Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:005.511:564.04:431.65:430.66:476:24Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:255.25:052.16:270.86:486:23Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:503.511:51 AM4.95:222.57:221.16:496:21Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:053.212:224.65:302.98:361.36:496:20First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:184.310:131.36:506:19First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:204.111:291.16:516:18First Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:093.85:014.211:303.36:526:16First Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:184.16:034.512:180.812:222.86:526:15Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:344.46:504.812:540.61:002.36:536:14Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:534.87:315.11:260.41:351.76:546:13Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:165.18:115.21:560.32:111.16:556:12Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:415.58:515.32:250.32:480.66:556:11Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:085.99:335.12:540.53:260.16:566:10Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:376.110:174.93:230.74:08-0.26:576:08Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:096.311:074.53:541.14:53-0.46:586:07Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:446.34:261.55:44-0.46:586:06Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:054.011:25 AM6.15:002.06:43-0.26:596:05Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:173.611:16 AM5.74:422.56:530.06:005:04Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:523.412:235.35:463.08:160.26:015:03Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:473.71:534.97:433.39:400.26:025:02Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:564.13:294.89:473.010:440.16:035:01Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:384.54:474.911:052.411:340.16:035:00Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:125.05:485.012:001.76:044:59Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:435.36:385.012:150.212:451.16:054:58Waning Crescent31Sat
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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