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 41m at 8:33 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:10 am (3.2 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 - Aug 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:524.19:145.83:37-0.23:021.96:037:45Full Moon1Sun
2Mon10:194.39:465.84:05-0.23:371.76:047:45Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:484.410:185.64:32-0.24:121.66:057:44Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:184.610:525.35:000.04:501.66:057:43Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:504.711:294.95:280.25:321.66:067:42Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:254.75:570.66:211.66:077:41Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:134.41:054.86:281.07:221.76:077:40Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:093.81:544.97:031.58:421.76:087:39Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:313.32:575.07:501.910:211.46:097:38Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:243.14:125.29:052.311:440.86:097:37Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:043.25:235.510:422.46:107:36Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:113.66:256.012:470.211:59 AM2.26:117:35Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:594.17:206.31:38-0.31:011.96:117:34Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:404.58:116.62:22-0.71:561.56:127:33Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:184.88:576.63:03-0.92:461.26:137:32New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:555.19:426.53:41-0.93:320.96:137:31New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:325.310:256.14:17-0.74:180.86:147:30New Moon17Tue
18Wed11:095.311:095.64:52-0.35:040.86:157:29Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:485.311:554.95:270.25:521.06:157:27Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:275.26:010.86:441.26:167:26Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:454.21:104.96:351.47:451.56:177:25Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:443.62:004.77:102.09:041.66:177:24First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:083.23:044.57:552.510:461.66:187:23First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:193.14:234.59:172.86:197:22First Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:553.35:344.712:061.311:02 AM2.96:197:20First Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:363.66:284.912:580.912:112.76:207:19Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:033.87:115.21:360.612:582.46:217:18Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:264.17:485.42:070.41:372.16:217:17Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:494.48:235.62:350.22:131.86:227:15Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:144.68:565.73:020.12:471.56:237:14Full Moon30Mon
31Tue9:394.99:295.63:280.13:221.26:237:13Full Moon31Tue
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 11:21 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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