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 2h 56m 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 - Oct 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:213.012:354.85:142.98:541.26:426:33Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:394.410:461.26:436:32Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:063.63:404.29:213.711:571.06:446:30Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:363.85:154.411:473.46:446:29Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun7:414.06:144.712:410.712:332.96:456:28Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:514.36:574.91:120.61:072.36:466:27Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:064.67:355.11:380.51:391.86:466:25Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:234.98:115.22:020.42:121.36:476:24Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:425.38:475.12:260.52:450.96:486:23New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:035.69:235.02:490.73:200.46:486:22New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:265.810:024.73:120.93:570.16:496:20New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:516.010:454.33:351.34:36-0.16:506:19New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:196.111:363.93:591.75:22-0.16:516:18Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:526.04:222.16:150.06:516:17Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:413.411:32 AM5.84:462.57:220.26:526:16Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:123.112:275.55:102.98:450.46:536:14First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:073.21:525.15:403.310:160.36:546:13First Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:033.73:414.99:333.511:250.16:546:12First Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:304.15:115.011:242.96:556:11First Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:584.66:195.212:160.012:282.16:566:10Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:265.17:145.312:580.01:181.46:576:09Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:555.68:045.21:340.12:040.76:576:08Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:236.08:495.02:060.42:460.16:586:07Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:526.29:334.72:360.73:25-0.26:596:05Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:206.310:164.43:041.24:04-0.47:006:04Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:486.210:014.02:311.63:43-0.36:015:03Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:156.010:513.62:552.14:24-0.16:025:02Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:435.711:523.33:172.55:090.26:025:01Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:125.33:342.86:010.56:035:00Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:183.110:47 AM4.93:353.17:060.86:044:59Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:414.58:271.06:054:59Third Quarter31Fri
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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