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 36m at 12:55 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (64% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - May 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:034.58:546.32:53-0.82:370.66:017:30New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:534.49:346.53:39-1.33:180.86:007:30New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:444.310:166.54:27-1.53:591.15:597:31New Moon3Sat
4Sun11:394.011:026.25:16-1.54:441.45:587:32Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:383.86:09-1.25:341.85:577:33Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:443.67:05-0.86:342.15:567:33Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:485.22:583.68:05-0.47:502.45:557:34First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:554.64:163.89:120.19:292.45:547:35First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:154.15:204.010:210.411:092.15:547:36First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:413.86:074.411:200.65:537:36First Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:563.76:454.712:191.612:080.85:527:37Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:573.77:164.91:111.112:461.05:517:38Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:473.77:455.11:520.61:191.25:507:38Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:293.78:125.32:270.21:491.45:507:39Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:073.78:395.52:59-0.12:181.55:497:40Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:433.79:065.53:31-0.32:471.65:487:41Full Moon16Fri
17Sat10:183.69:335.54:03-0.43:161.85:487:41Full Moon17Sat
18Sun10:563.610:025.54:37-0.53:451.95:477:42Full Moon18Sun
19Mon11:373.510:325.45:12-0.44:152.15:477:43Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:223.45:50-0.34:482.25:467:43Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:113.36:32-0.15:282.45:467:44Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu2:073.47:160.16:252.65:457:45Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:314.63:073.58:060.37:492.75:457:45Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:364.14:053.89:010.59:332.55:447:46Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:033.84:564.310:000.711:031.95:447:47Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:383.65:414.810:550.85:437:47Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:583.66:235.412:101.211:46 AM0.95:437:48Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:053.87:055.91:060.312:341.05:427:49Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:063.97:486.41:58-0.41:221.15:427:49Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:004.08:316.72:46-1.02:091.25:427:50New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:514.19:156.83:33-1.42:561.45:427:50New Moon31Sat
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 64% 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 Third Quarter (64% 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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