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 1h 55m 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 - Apr 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:404.87:454.512:431.51:20-0.36:347:09Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:334.98:184.91:350.91:59-0.36:337:09Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:204.98:485.12:190.42:33-0.16:327:10Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:014.89:175.32:580.13:040.16:307:11Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:394.69:455.43:35-0.23:320.46:297:12Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:164.410:135.34:10-0.33:580.76:287:12Full Moon6Tue
7Wed10:534.110:405.24:45-0.24:241.06:277:13Full Moon7Wed
8Thu11:333.711:075.05:21-0.14:491.46:257:14Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:173.46:000.15:141.76:247:14Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:093.16:450.45:392.16:237:15Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:084.42:182.87:380.76:092.46:227:16Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:514.14:032.88:480.97:142.76:207:17Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:023.85:403.010:110.99:492.86:197:17Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:483.66:193.411:180.811:272.56:187:18Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:143.86:473.812:070.66:177:19Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:154.07:144.212:241.912:460.56:167:19Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:054.27:424.71:081.31:210.36:157:20Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:514.48:115.21:490.71:550.36:137:21Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:354.68:435.62:300.02:280.36:127:22New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:194.69:175.93:11-0.53:030.56:117:22New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:054.59:536.13:53-0.93:380.76:107:23New Moon21Wed
22Thu10:534.310:326.14:38-1.14:161.06:097:24New Moon22Thu
23Fri11:474.011:166.05:27-1.14:571.36:087:24Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:483.76:21-0.95:451.76:077:25Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:065.61:583.57:20-0.66:472.16:067:26Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon1:075.13:203.58:28-0.38:112.46:057:27First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:214.64:433.79:430.09:582.36:047:27First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:494.35:454.110:550.111:311.86:037:28First Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:144.26:324.511:530.26:027:29First Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:244.27:114.912:371.312:410.36:017:30Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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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