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 4h 54m 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 - Jul 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:154.310:336.44:51-1.34:221.65:458:00New Moon1Tue
2Wed11:594.411:185.95:32-1.05:111.75:458:00Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:434.46:11-0.66:031.85:458:00Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:035.21:294.46:50-0.17:002.05:468:00Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:514.62:164.47:280.58:062.15:467:59First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:463.93:084.48:071.19:302.15:477:59First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:563.34:034.58:511.611:061.85:477:59First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:322.94:584.79:452.05:487:59First Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:112.95:484.912:211.410:47 AM2.35:487:59First Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:263.06:325.11:130.911:45 AM2.45:497:58Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:153.37:125.41:540.512:362.45:507:58Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:503.57:495.62:290.11:212.35:507:58Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:213.68:255.83:01-0.22:032.25:517:57Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:513.88:596.03:32-0.42:422.15:517:57Full Moon14Mon
15Tue10:214.09:336.04:03-0.63:201.95:527:57Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:534.210:086.04:34-0.63:591.85:527:56Full Moon16Wed
17Thu11:274.310:455.75:06-0.54:401.85:537:56Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:034.55:38-0.35:261.85:547:55Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:424.66:120.06:191.85:547:55Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:134.81:264.76:470.47:241.85:557:54Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:104.12:154.97:260.98:451.75:567:54Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:263.53:155.18:131.410:211.45:567:53Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:093.14:225.39:171.911:470.85:577:53Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:543.15:275.710:372.25:587:52Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:133.46:266.012:530.211:52 AM2.25:587:51Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:093.87:206.31:46-0.412:562.05:597:51Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:534.18:106.52:32-0.81:521.86:007:50Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:324.48:556.63:13-1.02:411.66:007:49New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:084.69:386.43:51-1.03:271.46:017:48New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:444.710:186.14:27-0.84:111.36:027:48New Moon30Wed
31Thu11:204.810:585.75:00-0.54:541.46:027:47Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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