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 4h 04m at 6:27 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 1:05 pm (4.8 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 - May 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:483.85:483.510:250.810:542.66:007:30First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:193.66:183.811:190.85:597:31First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:333.66:434.212:022.112:000.95:587:32First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:313.67:074.512:491.612:341.05:577:32Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:213.77:324.91:281.01:051.15:567:33Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:053.87:585.32:050.51:351.25:567:34Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:473.88:265.62:41-0.12:061.35:557:34Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:283.88:565.83:17-0.52:371.45:547:35Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:113.79:286.03:55-0.83:091.65:537:36Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:563.610:046.04:36-1.03:431.85:527:37Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:463.510:445.95:20-1.04:202.05:527:37Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:423.46:09-0.95:042.25:517:38Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:443.47:01-0.76:032.45:507:39Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:265.32:523.57:59-0.47:242.65:497:40Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:344.83:593.89:00-0.19:072.55:497:40Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:564.34:574.210:030.110:472.05:487:41Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:264.05:444.711:000.45:487:42Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:473.86:265.212:031.311:50 AM0.65:477:42Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:573.87:055.71:030.512:360.95:467:43Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:583.87:436.01:55-0.11:181.15:467:44Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:513.88:206.22:41-0.61:581.45:457:44New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:393.88:576.23:23-0.92:371.65:457:45New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:243.79:336.14:03-1.03:141.85:447:46New Moon23Wed
24Thu11:093.610:085.94:42-1.03:512.05:447:46New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:543.510:445.65:21-0.84:282.25:437:47Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:413.46:01-0.55:072.45:437:48Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:313.46:42-0.25:522.65:437:48Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:014.82:243.47:250.26:502.75:427:49Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:474.33:203.58:090.58:062.85:427:49First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:433.94:153.78:560.89:442.65:427:50First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:593.44:594.09:471.111:132.25:417:51First Quarter31Thu
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 9:46 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 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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