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 : 8:33 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 17m at 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 - Jan 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:294.42:283.29:021.98:231.36:504:53First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:284.84:143.010:301.29:321.66:504:54First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:255.35:383.211:360.510:381.76:504:55Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:175.86:433.512:30-0.36:504:56Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:076.27:363.81:18-1.06:504:56Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:566.68:214.112:331.62:02-1.46:504:57Full Moon6Tue
7Wed7:436.89:044.31:251.42:45-1.66:504:58Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:286.89:474.42:141.33:26-1.66:504:59Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:126.510:304.53:021.24:06-1.46:505:00Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:576.011:144.53:501.34:46-1.06:505:01Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:425.44:411.45:25-0.56:505:01Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:004.511:30 AM4.75:361.66:040.16:505:02Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:474.412:233.96:391.86:440.86:505:03Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:404.41:313.27:591.97:281.36:505:04Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:394.43:082.89:441.78:251.86:505:05Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:424.55:032.711:111.39:362.16:505:06Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:394.66:262.912:090.86:495:07Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:274.97:133.112:500.36:495:08Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:085.17:453.31:230.06:495:09Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:455.38:123.512:212.11:53-0.36:485:10Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:195.58:383.71:001.92:21-0.56:485:11Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:525.79:063.91:371.72:49-0.76:485:12New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:245.79:354.02:121.63:18-0.76:475:12New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:565.710:054.22:471.53:47-0.76:475:13New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:295.510:374.33:241.44:16-0.56:465:14Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:045.111:124.44:041.44:46-0.26:465:15Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:454.611:514.54:491.45:180.26:455:16Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:334.05:451.55:510.66:455:17Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:364.512:373.46:551.56:311.16:445:18First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:324.62:142.88:301.37:271.66:435:19First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:414.84:142.710:100.98:552.06:435:20First Quarter31Sat
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 5:09 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 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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