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 01m at 7:22 am (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:095.27:263.212:46-0.46:435:21Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:025.88:033.51:29-1.06:425:22Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:526.38:373.812:322.12:09-1.56:415:23Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:406.69:124.11:231.72:49-1.86:405:24Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:266.89:494.32:121.43:28-1.96:405:25Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:126.610:274.52:591.14:06-1.76:395:25Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:586.211:084.63:490.94:44-1.26:385:26Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:475.511:504.74:420.95:22-0.66:375:27Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:394.65:411.05:590.16:365:28Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:354.812:413.76:501.16:360.96:365:29Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:264.72:052.98:171.17:191.66:355:30Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:284.74:212.610:060.88:252.26:345:31Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:404.76:362.911:330.410:072.66:335:32Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:504.87:313.212:33-0.16:325:33Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:485.08:023.41:16-0.46:315:34Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:355.28:253.612:262.41:51-0.66:305:34Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:155.38:453.71:072.12:20-0.76:295:35Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:495.59:053.81:401.82:46-0.76:285:36New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:205.59:274.02:111.63:11-0.76:275:37New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:495.49:494.12:411.43:34-0.56:265:38New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:185.310:134.23:121.33:57-0.36:255:39New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:474.910:384.33:441.24:200.06:245:40Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:174.511:024.34:191.24:400.36:235:40Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:514.011:294.34:591.24:590.86:225:41Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:323.45:461.35:161.36:205:42Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:004.412:332.76:511.35:301.76:195:43First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:424.42:482.38:301.25:382.26:185:44First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:504.410:230.86:175:44First Quarter28Mon
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 11:00 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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