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 54m 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 - Mar 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:264.56:592.911:350.110:172.76:165:45First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:465.07:163.312:26-0.66:155:46Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:495.57:423.81:08-1.16:135:47Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:436.08:114.212:321.81:47-1.56:125:48Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:316.38:424.51:211.22:24-1.66:115:48Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:176.49:144.92:080.72:59-1.56:105:49Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:026.29:485.12:540.33:33-1.26:085:50Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:485.610:245.33:410.04:06-0.66:075:51Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:364.911:015.34:310.04:390.06:065:51Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:284.111:415.15:240.15:100.86:055:52Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:313.36:250.35:411.56:035:53Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:254.82:022.77:420.66:102.26:025:54Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:234.59:300.66:015:54Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:484.26:563.111:060.410:132.96:005:55Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:234.27:183.412:060.15:585:56Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:314.47:363.612:49-0.25:575:57Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:204.77:523.812:272.21:21-0.35:565:57Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:594.98:084.01:001.81:47-0.45:545:58Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:325.18:254.21:291.42:11-0.45:535:59Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:035.18:454.41:581.12:33-0.35:525:59New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:325.09:054.62:280.82:54-0.15:506:00New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:034.89:274.82:590.63:150.15:496:01New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:344.59:484.93:310.43:350.45:486:02New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:084.110:114.94:060.33:540.85:476:02Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:473.610:364.94:450.44:101.35:456:03Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:373.111:064.85:310.44:251.75:446:04Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:552.66:320.64:352.15:436:04Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:020.65:416:05First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:014.59:480.45:406:06First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:554.46:253.311:02-0.110:252.75:396:06First Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:274.86:433.711:54-0.611:352.15:376:07Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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