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 5h 52m 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 - Oct 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:053.21:594.56:333.210:241.16:426:33First Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:394.311:460.96:436:32First Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:263.85:144.411:423.46:446:31First Quarter3Sun
4Mon7:414.16:164.612:380.712:362.96:446:29Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:564.37:024.91:150.51:112.56:456:28Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:134.57:395.11:450.41:422.06:466:27Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:314.88:145.22:120.42:131.66:466:25Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:515.08:475.22:360.42:441.26:476:24Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:135.39:205.23:000.53:160.86:486:23Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:355.59:554.93:240.73:500.56:486:22Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:595.710:334.63:471.04:260.36:496:20Full Moon11Mon
12Tue10:255.811:164.24:101.35:060.36:506:19Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:535.84:331.75:530.36:516:18Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:103.711:27 AM5.64:562.26:500.46:516:17Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:233.312:115.45:202.68:040.66:526:16Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:143.11:175.15:523.19:360.66:536:14Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:453.42:564.98:173.511:010.36:546:13Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:253.94:385.010:483.26:546:12Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:544.45:535.212:010.012:042.56:556:11Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:244.86:535.412:48-0.212:591.86:566:10Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:545.37:455.51:28-0.21:471.06:576:09Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:245.78:335.52:04-0.12:310.46:576:08Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:546.19:185.32:380.23:130.06:586:07New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:256.210:024.93:090.63:55-0.36:596:05New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:556.310:484.53:391.14:36-0.47:006:04New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:256.111:374.04:071.65:19-0.27:016:03Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:545.84:342.16:050.07:016:02Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:343.611:25 AM5.44:582.66:570.47:026:01Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:473.311:59 AM5.05:193.08:000.77:036:00Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:073.212:474.55:023.39:200.97:046:00First Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:204.19:420.96:054:59First Quarter31Sun
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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