Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 5:25 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 53m at 12:01 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Jul 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:302.85:555.112:341.310:57 AM2.25:458:00Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:453.06:365.51:240.611:49 AM2.45:458:00Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:393.27:185.82:070.012:412.55:468:00Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:213.48:016.22:48-0.51:322.55:467:59Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:003.68:456.53:28-1.02:212.45:477:59New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:383.79:296.74:08-1.33:092.25:477:59New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:183.910:146.74:48-1.43:572.15:487:59New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:004.15:29-1.34:482.05:487:59Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:434.26:10-1.15:452.05:497:58Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:274.56:50-0.66:501.95:497:58Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:465.22:154.77:310.08:051.95:507:58First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:504.33:065.08:130.69:361.65:507:58First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:103.54:025.28:591.311:121.15:517:57First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:553.15:005.59:551.95:527:57First Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:433.05:565.712:310.511:01 AM2.35:527:56Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:083.26:485.91:320.012:072.55:537:56Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:013.57:376.02:22-0.41:072.65:537:56Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:393.68:206.13:04-0.71:592.55:547:55Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:103.89:006.13:40-0.72:422.45:557:55Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:393.99:356.14:13-0.73:202.35:557:54Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:073.910:095.94:44-0.63:552.25:567:53Full Moon21Mon
22Tue11:364.010:415.65:12-0.44:312.15:577:53Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:054.15:40-0.15:082.15:577:52Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:354.16:060.25:492.15:587:52Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:064.26:310.66:362.25:587:51Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:214.21:384.36:541.17:342.25:597:50Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:043.62:154.47:151.58:542.26:007:50Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:113.03:014.57:352.010:401.96:007:49Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:262.64:024.77:562.46:017:48Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:062.75:085.012:071.39:09 AM2.86:027:47Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu8:113.16:075.41:050.611:17 AM2.96:027:47Waning 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 2:43 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 90% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (90% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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