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 58m 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 - May 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:214.27:455.21:290.71:210.56:007:30Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:104.28:155.42:120.21:560.75:597:31Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:524.18:445.52:50-0.12:270.95:587:32Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:314.09:125.63:25-0.32:561.25:577:33Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:083.99:405.53:58-0.43:241.45:567:33Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:463.710:075.44:31-0.43:511.65:557:34Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:253.610:355.25:06-0.44:191.85:557:35Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:083.45:43-0.24:482.15:547:35Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:583.26:230.05:202.35:537:36Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:553.27:080.36:032.65:527:37Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:164.43:033.27:590.57:122.85:517:38Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:114.04:133.48:570.78:592.85:517:38Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:323.75:073.710:000.810:432.55:507:39Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:103.55:474.110:550.911:511.95:497:40Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:303.66:224.611:430.95:497:40Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:343.76:565.112:441.212:260.95:487:41Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:303.97:325.61:300.41:070.95:477:42Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:224.18:106.12:15-0.31:481.05:477:43Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:124.28:496.43:00-0.92:301.15:467:43New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:014.29:316.63:45-1.33:131.25:467:44New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:514.110:156.64:31-1.53:581.45:457:45New Moon21Fri
22Sat11:454.111:026.35:19-1.54:461.65:457:45Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:434.06:10-1.35:411.85:447:46Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:444.07:04-0.96:472.15:447:47Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:535.32:504.08:00-0.58:062.25:437:47First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:004.63:584.29:010.09:412.15:437:48First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:194.15:004.510:040.411:131.75:437:48First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:463.75:514.811:030.85:427:49First Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:043.66:335.112:241.211:54 AM1.05:427:50Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:093.67:105.31:190.712:381.35:427:50Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:033.67:445.52:030.31:171.55:417:51Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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