Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 7:14 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 25m at 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 - Dec 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:136.69:493.91:541.93:24-1.16:334:42Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:516.310:343.82:342.14:04-0.96:334:42Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:296.011:213.73:132.34:44-0.66:344:42Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:075.63:542.45:24-0.26:354:42Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:103.710:47 AM5.14:402.66:050.26:364:42Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:013.711:31 AM4.65:362.86:470.66:374:42Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:553.712:244.06:502.97:321.06:374:42Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:513.91:373.58:272.88:211.36:384:42Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:414.23:123.110:062.39:121.66:394:43Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:214.54:413.011:131.810:021.86:404:43Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:574.85:513.112:001.16:404:43Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:315.26:473.312:400.56:414:43Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:055.57:333.41:170.06:424:44Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:405.98:133.612:092.11:54-0.56:424:44Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:166.28:523.712:502.12:31-0.96:434:44New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:536.49:323.81:312.13:08-1.16:434:45New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:336.510:133.92:122.03:48-1.26:444:45New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:146.410:584.02:562.04:29-1.26:454:45Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:586.111:454.13:442.05:11-0.96:454:46Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:475.64:402.15:54-0.66:464:46Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:344.211:44 AM4.95:482.16:40-0.16:464:47Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:274.412:524.27:102.17:290.56:474:47First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:244.72:203.58:481.88:251.06:474:48First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:235.14:033.210:221.29:271.56:484:48First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:195.45:363.211:350.410:281.86:484:49Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:105.86:503.312:32-0.26:484:50Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:586.07:443.51:20-0.76:494:50Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:436.28:273.712:182.02:01-1.06:494:51Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:256.39:043.81:052.02:39-1.16:494:52Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:046.29:393.91:482.03:13-1.16:494:52Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:406.110:103.92:271.93:46-0.96:504:53Full Moon31Mon
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 4:09 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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