Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 7:22 am (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 26m at 2:10 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Sep 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:514.47:216.21:29-0.21:081.86:247:12Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:294.88:116.42:11-0.52:001.26:247:11Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:055.28:586.52:51-0.72:480.86:257:09New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:425.69:446.33:29-0.63:350.46:267:08New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:205.810:305.94:06-0.44:220.36:267:07New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:585.811:175.44:430.05:100.36:277:05Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:395.75:200.66:020.56:277:04Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:094.712:225.55:581.26:590.86:287:03Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:084.11:115.26:381.88:061.16:297:01Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:213.62:104.87:262.49:331.36:297:00First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:093.33:284.68:402.811:081.26:306:59First Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:033.54:534.610:342.96:316:57First Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:013.86:004.712:151.011:57 AM2.76:316:56Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:354.16:504.91:030.712:492.46:326:55Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:014.37:305.11:380.61:272.16:336:53Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:244.58:065.32:080.52:001.76:336:52Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:474.88:385.32:340.52:321.46:346:51Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:105.09:105.32:590.53:031.16:346:49Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:345.29:425.23:240.63:350.96:356:48Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:005.310:155.03:500.74:090.86:366:47Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:265.410:514.74:151.04:450.76:366:45Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:545.411:314.34:401.35:240.76:376:44Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:255.35:061.66:110.86:386:43Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:213.912:035.25:342.07:081.06:386:41Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:283.512:545.06:112.48:241.16:396:40Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:033.32:074.87:142.89:551.06:406:39Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:533.43:414.89:173.011:130.76:406:37Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:023.95:075.011:032.76:416:36Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:464.46:135.412:120.312:122.16:426:35Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:244.97:105.712:590.11:071.46:426:33Waning Crescent30Fri
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 4:46 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (53% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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