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 : 7:22 am (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 27m at 2:10 am (3.2 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 - Aug 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:494.09:545.94:27-0.53:402.26:027:47Full Moon1Mon
2Tue11:174.010:265.74:56-0.44:142.16:037:46Full Moon2Tue
3Wed11:464.110:575.45:24-0.14:492.16:037:45Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:164.15:510.25:272.16:047:44Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:464.26:170.56:102.16:057:43Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:034.51:194.26:420.97:022.26:057:42Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:434.01:544.37:061.48:102.26:067:41Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:393.42:384.47:301.99:462.16:077:40Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:212.93:364.67:592.311:261.66:087:39Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:472.84:434.89:032.76:087:38Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu7:273.15:455.212:351.010:56 AM2.96:097:38Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:113.46:405.71:250.312:112.86:107:36Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat8:443.77:316.22:08-0.31:102.56:107:35Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun9:164.08:186.62:48-0.82:012.26:117:34Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:494.39:046.93:27-1.12:491.86:127:33New Moon15Mon
16Tue10:234.69:506.94:04-1.23:371.46:127:32New Moon16Tue
17Wed11:004.810:366.64:42-1.14:251.26:137:31New Moon17Wed
18Thu11:385.111:246.05:19-0.85:171.16:147:30Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:195.25:55-0.26:141.16:147:29Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:175.21:025.36:320.57:191.16:157:28Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun1:174.31:515.37:101.28:381.26:167:27First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:363.52:495.27:532.010:171.16:167:26First Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:343.14:015.18:542.611:520.76:177:24First Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:493.35:175.210:352.96:187:23First Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:593.66:225.412:590.312:052.96:187:22Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri8:353.97:155.61:500.01:072.76:197:21Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:024.17:585.72:29-0.21:512.46:207:20Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:254.28:355.83:01-0.32:272.26:207:18Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon9:464.39:085.83:29-0.22:581.96:217:17Full Moon29Mon
30Tue10:084.49:385.83:54-0.13:291.76:217:16Full Moon30Tue
31Wed10:304.610:075.64:180.14:001.56:227:15Full Moon31Wed
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 4:46 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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