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 26m at 6:53 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:46 pm (4.9 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 - Jun 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:123.27:480.16:273.05:417:51Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:454.64:083.48:390.28:173.05:417:51First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:564.24:503.89:320.410:072.75:417:52First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:253.95:244.310:230.611:272.05:407:52First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:543.75:584.911:090.85:407:53First Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:113.66:335.512:281.111:52 AM1.05:407:53Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:203.67:116.01:220.212:351.35:407:54Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:223.77:516.52:13-0.61:191.55:407:54Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:203.78:346.83:02-1.22:051.75:407:55Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:143.89:196.93:50-1.62:521.95:407:55Full Moon10Mon
11Tue11:083.710:056.84:39-1.73:412.05:407:56Full Moon11Tue
12Wed12:043.75:29-1.64:322.25:407:56Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:003.76:20-1.35:282.45:407:56Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:573.87:11-0.96:332.55:407:57Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:435.32:563.98:02-0.47:502.65:407:57Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:444.73:534.18:530.19:212.55:407:57Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:554.04:454.49:450.610:582.15:407:58Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:183.55:284.710:341.15:407:58Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:423.26:054.912:131.611:17 AM1.55:417:58Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:583.16:395.21:091.011:57 AM1.85:417:59Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:023.27:115.41:530.612:342.15:417:59Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:533.27:425.52:310.11:112.35:417:59Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:343.38:155.73:04-0.21:482.45:417:59Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:103.48:485.83:37-0.42:242.55:427:59New Moon24Mon
25Tue10:453.49:215.84:10-0.53:002.55:427:59New Moon25Tue
26Wed11:213.49:555.84:45-0.63:352.55:427:59New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:593.510:295.85:20-0.64:112.55:438:00New Moon27Thu
28Fri12:383.55:56-0.54:512.65:438:00Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:193.66:32-0.35:392.65:438:00Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:003.77:08-0.16:402.75:448:00Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 10:19 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 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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