Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 17m at 8:33 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:10 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (64% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Aug 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:273.26:345.31:310.711:58 AM2.96:027:47Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:563.47:205.72:100.212:542.86:037:46Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:223.78:026.02:46-0.31:432.66:037:45Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:493.98:426.33:20-0.62:262.36:047:44New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:184.09:226.53:54-0.93:082.16:057:43New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:504.210:036.54:28-1.03:511.86:057:42New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:234.510:456.35:01-0.94:361.66:067:42New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:594.711:305.75:35-0.65:261.56:077:41Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:384.96:10-0.16:231.56:077:40Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:215.01:205.06:440.57:311.56:087:39Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:224.22:085.27:211.18:551.46:097:38First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:433.43:075.38:021.810:361.16:097:37First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:423.04:175.49:022.46:107:36First Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:483.25:295.612:050.510:37 AM2.86:117:35Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:013.56:325.81:110.012:032.86:117:34Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:433.87:276.12:02-0.41:092.66:127:33Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:154.18:146.22:45-0.72:012.36:137:31Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:444.28:556.33:21-0.72:432.06:137:30Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:114.49:326.23:53-0.73:211.86:147:29Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:384.510:065.94:23-0.53:571.66:157:28Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:054.610:395.64:50-0.24:321.66:157:27Full Moon21Mon
22Tue11:314.611:125.15:150.25:081.66:167:26Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:584.611:464.65:380.75:471.66:177:25Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:254.65:591.26:311.76:177:23Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:253.912:534.66:171.77:261.86:187:22Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:153.31:264.56:302.18:441.96:197:21Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:452.82:144.46:282.610:421.76:197:20Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:374.46:207:19Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:064.712:121.26:217:17Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed8:243.56:105.11:030.711:54 AM3.26:217:16Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu8:323.87:005.61:420.212:502.86:227:15Waning Crescent31Thu
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 11:21 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 64% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (64% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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