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 23m 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 - May 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:203.710:425.55:03-0.44:271.56:007:30Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:093.55:45-0.44:591.85:597:31Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:073.36:33-0.35:402.15:587:31Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:035.12:173.27:29-0.16:392.55:587:32Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri1:004.73:383.48:340.18:132.65:577:33First Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:174.44:523.79:470.210:062.45:567:34First Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:504.25:454.210:540.211:321.95:557:34First Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:154.26:294.711:500.25:547:35Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:244.37:095.212:351.112:380.25:537:36Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:254.47:475.71:290.41:220.35:537:37Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu8:194.58:256.02:17-0.32:040.45:527:37Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:094.59:026.23:03-0.72:440.75:517:38Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:574.49:396.23:47-1.03:220.95:507:39Full Moon13Sat
14Sun10:444.210:166.14:30-1.14:001.35:507:39Full Moon14Sun
15Mon11:344.010:545.75:13-1.04:381.65:497:40Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:263.75:58-0.75:192.05:487:41Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed1:233.66:45-0.46:052.35:487:42Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:174.82:273.57:350.07:032.65:477:42Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:074.33:393.58:300.48:232.85:467:43Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:113.94:483.79:320.710:112.75:467:44Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:353.55:383.910:330.911:372.35:457:44Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:593.46:144.211:241.05:457:45Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue6:063.46:454.612:321.812:061.15:447:46Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:013.57:144.91:141.312:431.25:447:46Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:483.67:435.21:510.81:171.25:447:47Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:303.78:135.52:260.31:511.35:437:48Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:103.88:435.73:01-0.12:251.45:437:48New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:513.89:155.93:37-0.52:591.55:427:49New Moon28Sun
29Mon10:323.89:496.04:14-0.73:341.75:427:49New Moon29Mon
30Tue11:173.810:265.94:54-0.84:111.85:427:50New Moon30Tue
31Wed12:063.85:37-0.84:542.05:417:51Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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