Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 6:53 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 45m at 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 - Feb 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:185.88:354.01:021.72:18-0.96:425:21New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:566.09:044.21:431.42:49-1.16:415:22New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:346.09:364.52:231.13:21-1.16:405:23New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:135.910:104.73:050.93:53-0.96:405:24New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:545.510:474.93:500.84:26-0.66:395:25Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:404.911:285.04:390.75:00-0.16:385:26Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:334.25:360.85:370.56:375:27Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:145.012:393.46:450.96:181.16:365:28First Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:104.92:122.88:150.97:141.76:365:29First Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:204.94:192.79:590.68:442.16:355:29First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:405.05:573.011:210.110:222.26:345:30First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:535.26:523.412:19-0.46:335:31Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:535.57:313.81:05-0.76:325:32Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:445.78:034.112:331.61:43-0.96:315:33Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:275.88:334.31:191.32:17-0.96:305:34Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:065.79:024.51:591.02:47-0.86:295:35Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:425.69:294.62:360.83:14-0.66:285:36Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:155.39:574.63:120.73:40-0.36:275:36Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:494.910:244.63:470.74:050.16:265:37Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:234.410:524.64:230.84:280.56:255:38Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:583.811:214.45:030.94:500.96:245:39Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:393.311:544.35:481.15:101.46:235:40Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:352.76:471.35:261.86:225:41Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:354.12:172.48:141.55:382.26:215:42Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:434.010:081.26:195:42Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:194.06:322.811:200.89:592.66:185:43Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:364.36:463.212:050.36:175:44Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:314.77:073.512:41-0.16:165:45Waning Crescent28Fri
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 3:54 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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