Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 48m at 6:53 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:46 pm (4.9 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 - Jun 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:414.110:006.74:20-1.63:431.55:417:51New Moon1Sun
2Mon11:334.110:476.45:07-1.54:321.75:417:52Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:264.05:54-1.35:241.95:417:52Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:214.06:42-0.96:232.15:417:53Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:275.32:184.07:31-0.47:312.35:407:53Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:244.63:194.18:210.28:532.35:407:54First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:304.04:184.39:150.710:292.15:407:54First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:513.55:114.510:101.111:501.75:407:55First Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:173.25:544.711:021.45:407:55First Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:323.26:325.012:491.211:48 AM1.75:407:55Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:333.27:065.21:350.712:291.95:407:56Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:213.37:395.42:120.31:072.05:407:56Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:013.48:115.62:460.01:442.05:407:57Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:363.58:435.73:19-0.32:202.05:407:57Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:113.69:155.83:51-0.52:552.15:407:57Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:463.79:475.84:24-0.63:302.15:407:58Full Moon16Mon
17Tue11:233.710:205.74:58-0.64:072.15:417:58Full Moon17Tue
18Wed12:023.85:32-0.54:462.25:417:58Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:433.86:08-0.45:312.35:417:59Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:273.96:46-0.16:272.35:417:59Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:204.82:144.17:260.27:382.35:417:59Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:184.23:064.48:100.69:062.25:427:59Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:363.74:024.79:011.010:401.75:427:59Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:143.34:575.210:001.311:571.05:427:59Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:473.25:495.611:031.65:428:00Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:043.46:406.112:590.212:021.75:438:00Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:073.67:296.51:53-0.512:591.75:438:00Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:003.98:176.72:41-1.01:541.75:438:00New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:464.19:046.83:26-1.32:451.65:448:00New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:314.29:496.74:09-1.43:341.65:448:00New Moon30Mon
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 10:19 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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