Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 6:53 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 36m at 12:55 am (3.9 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 - Jan 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:075.79:043.412:422.42:30-0.56:504:54Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:405.89:333.41:192.43:01-0.76:504:54Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:135.810:033.51:552.33:31-0.76:504:55Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:455.810:343.52:292.34:02-0.76:514:56Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:175.711:083.53:032.24:34-0.66:514:57Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:495.511:423.63:392.35:05-0.46:514:57Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:245.14:202.35:35-0.16:514:58Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:183.711:02 AM4.75:102.36:060.26:514:59Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:573.911:51 AM4.06:162.36:380.76:515:00Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:394.112:593.47:432.27:131.26:515:01Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:294.42:482.89:281.78:011.66:515:02Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:244.84:492.710:540.99:092.16:515:03Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:215.36:222.911:580.110:252.36:505:03Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:165.87:253.212:51-0.76:505:04Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:106.28:113.51:39-1.46:505:05Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:026.68:513.812:352.12:23-1.86:505:06New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:516.89:304.01:301.93:05-1.96:505:07New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:386.810:104.22:211.63:46-1.96:495:08New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:246.610:504.33:101.54:26-1.66:495:09New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:096.111:304.43:591.45:03-1.16:495:10Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:555.34:521.55:39-0.56:485:11Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:124.511:43 AM4.55:491.66:140.26:485:12Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:554.512:393.66:561.76:471.06:475:13First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:424.51:562.88:251.77:211.66:475:14First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:364.54:122.410:191.48:052.26:475:15First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:384.56:572.611:450.89:302.66:465:15First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:384.67:483.012:380.36:465:16Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:314.88:133.21:17-0.16:455:17Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:175.18:313.31:48-0.46:445:18Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:575.38:503.512:422.42:17-0.66:445:19Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:325.69:103.61:192.22:43-0.86:435:20Full Moon31Fri
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 3:54 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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