Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 58m at 7:14 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:55 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Sep 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:043.81:035.16:231.98:081.36:237:13Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:213.11:494.86:422.59:471.46:247:12Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:584.611:401.26:247:10Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:354.56:257:09Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri8:173.65:524.712:460.811:53 AM3.36:257:08Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:283.86:465.01:290.512:493.06:267:07Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:404.07:285.32:020.31:262.66:277:05Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon8:544.28:035.62:280.11:592.26:277:04Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:114.48:355.72:520.02:301.86:287:03Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed9:304.79:075.73:150.03:021.56:297:01New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:504.99:395.53:370.13:351.26:297:00New Moon11Thu
12Fri10:125.110:125.33:590.34:101.06:306:59New Moon12Fri
13Sat10:355.310:484.84:200.64:470.86:316:57Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:595.511:304.34:411.05:290.86:316:56Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:275.55:011.56:200.86:326:55Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:233.712:015.45:202.07:240.96:326:53Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:393.112:475.35:372.58:551.06:336:52First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:015.110:420.76:346:50First Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:515.111:590.26:346:49First Quarter19Fri
20Sat7:173.75:235.411:113.26:356:48First Quarter20Sat
21Sun7:374.16:305.812:52-0.212:252.66:366:46Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:034.67:256.11:34-0.51:191.96:366:45Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue8:315.08:136.22:12-0.62:061.26:376:44Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed9:005.48:576.02:46-0.52:510.76:386:42Full Moon24Wed
25Thu9:295.89:405.73:17-0.23:330.36:386:41Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:586.010:235.23:460.34:150.16:396:40Full Moon26Fri
27Sat10:286.011:074.64:140.84:570.16:406:38Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:575.911:554.04:391.45:420.36:406:37Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:265.65:022.06:310.66:416:36Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:543.511:57 AM5.25:192.57:300.96:426:34Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 10:04 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 74% 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 Waning Gibbous (74% 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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