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 6h 26m 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 - Feb 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:345.79:563.82:211.83:36-0.86:425:21New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:045.610:243.82:541.74:04-0.76:425:22New Moon2Tue
3Wed9:355.410:543.93:281.74:31-0.56:415:23Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:075.111:254.04:041.74:59-0.26:405:24Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:424.611:584.14:451.75:260.26:405:25Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:234.15:361.75:530.66:395:26Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:364.212:193.46:421.76:231.26:385:27First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:234.31:522.88:161.57:021.76:375:28First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:254.54:122.510:031.08:142.26:365:28First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:374.86:012.811:230.310:002.46:355:29First Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:455.37:023.212:21-0.56:355:30Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:455.77:433.61:10-1.16:345:31Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:406.28:203.912:221.91:53-1.56:335:32Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:306.58:554.21:161.52:33-1.86:325:33Full Moon14Sun
15Mon8:166.69:314.52:041.23:12-1.76:315:34Full Moon15Mon
16Tue9:016.410:074.62:510.93:49-1.56:305:35Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:456.010:444.73:370.74:24-1.06:295:36Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:295.411:224.74:250.74:58-0.46:285:36Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:164.65:150.85:300.26:275:37Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:014.612:073.86:121.06:011.06:265:38Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:444.51:133.07:211.26:311.66:255:39Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:334.33:052.58:591.27:052.26:235:40Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:404.26:302.710:490.98:422.76:225:41Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:004.27:203.011:580.510:442.76:215:41Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:074.47:413.312:430.16:205:42Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:594.77:573.51:18-0.26:195:43Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:414.98:143.612:342.21:47-0.46:185:44Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun7:175.28:333.81:091.92:13-0.66:175:45Waning Crescent28Sun
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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