Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 08m at 7:22 am (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 2:38 pm (5.1 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 - Apr 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:434.210:425.04:370.14:300.86:357:08New Moon1Sat
2Sun11:203.911:105.05:130.14:541.16:347:09Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:033.55:530.25:191.56:327:10Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:593.26:410.35:481.86:317:11Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:214.72:152.97:420.56:282.26:307:11Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:164.54:012.99:010.67:542.66:287:12First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:394.35:323.210:290.410:112.56:277:13First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:174.36:253.711:380.111:402.16:267:13First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:374.67:054.212:31-0.26:257:14Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:414.97:414.712:421.41:17-0.46:237:15Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:365.18:175.21:350.71:58-0.56:227:15Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:275.28:535.62:230.02:37-0.46:217:16Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:155.29:295.93:09-0.53:15-0.26:207:17Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:025.010:066.03:54-0.83:510.16:197:18Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:494.610:445.94:39-0.94:280.66:177:18Full Moon15Sat
16Sun11:404.211:235.65:26-0.85:051.16:167:19Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:353.86:15-0.55:441.66:157:20Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:055.21:393.47:09-0.26:292.16:147:20Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:534.72:593.28:110.27:302.56:137:21Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:534.24:433.29:270.59:112.76:127:22Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:153.85:583.510:460.611:112.66:117:23Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:463.76:403.811:480.66:097:23Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:573.87:104.112:202.112:330.66:087:24Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:503.97:354.41:041.71:080.66:077:25Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:334.17:594.71:401.21:390.66:067:26Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:124.18:244.92:120.82:070.76:057:26Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:484.28:495.22:440.42:350.76:047:27Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:234.29:155.43:170.03:020.96:037:28New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:594.19:425.53:50-0.23:301.16:027:28New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:373.910:115.54:25-0.43:581.36:017:29New Moon30Sun
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 11:00 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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