Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 10:16 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 03m at 2:38 pm (5.1 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 - Jun 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:533.610:486.45:21-1.44:252.15:417:51Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:553.66:13-1.35:162.35:417:51Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:023.67:10-1.06:222.65:417:52Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:385.53:123.78:09-0.77:472.75:407:52First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:485.04:194.09:12-0.39:292.65:407:53First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:084.45:144.410:140.011:042.15:407:53First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:344.15:594.911:090.45:407:54First Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:533.86:385.312:171.411:57 AM0.75:407:54Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:003.77:135.61:150.812:381.05:407:55Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:003.77:465.82:030.21:161.45:407:55Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:513.68:185.92:45-0.21:511.75:407:55Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:363.68:485.93:22-0.52:241.95:407:56Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:183.69:195.93:58-0.62:562.15:407:56Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:593.59:495.84:33-0.63:272.35:407:57Full Moon14Mon
15Tue11:403.410:205.65:08-0.53:592.45:407:57Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:243.45:45-0.44:322.65:407:57Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:113.36:24-0.25:102.75:407:58Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:013.47:050.15:582.95:407:58Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:064.72:553.57:470.37:053.05:407:58Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:544.33:483.78:320.68:353.05:417:58Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:573.94:354.09:200.810:162.75:417:59Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:253.55:134.310:091.111:342.15:417:59Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:573.35:484.810:561.35:417:59Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:153.36:245.312:321.311:41 AM1.55:427:59Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:223.47:015.81:220.612:251.75:427:59Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:213.67:416.22:08-0.21:101.85:427:59Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:133.78:246.62:53-0.81:571.95:438:00New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:033.89:086.93:39-1.32:451.95:438:00New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:523.99:546.94:24-1.63:332.05:438:00New Moon29Tue
30Wed11:434.010:436.75:11-1.64:242.05:448:00Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 6:27 pm — 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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