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 : 10:16 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 52m at 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 - Jul 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:284.46:49-0.66:492.05:458:00Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:465.12:234.57:37-0.18:042.05:458:00First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:524.53:224.78:290.49:341.85:468:00First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:113.94:245.09:270.911:051.45:468:00First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:433.55:225.410:311.35:477:59First Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:103.56:145.712:200.811:32 AM1.55:477:59Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:233.67:025.91:200.212:281.75:487:59Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:213.77:466.12:10-0.21:191.85:487:59Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:073.98:276.22:52-0.52:061.85:497:59Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:474.09:056.13:31-0.72:481.95:497:58Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:244.19:416.04:06-0.73:271.95:507:58Full Moon11Tue
12Wed11:004.110:155.84:40-0.64:041.95:507:58Full Moon12Wed
13Thu11:354.110:495.55:12-0.44:412.05:517:57Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:114.15:44-0.15:192.15:517:57Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:494.16:160.26:022.25:527:57Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:284.16:490.66:522.35:537:56Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:384.22:124.17:221.07:552.45:537:56Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:283.73:024.27:591.49:202.45:547:55Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:423.23:584.48:451.810:562.15:557:55Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:283.04:544.69:462.15:557:54Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:023.05:455.012:081.510:54 AM2.25:567:54Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:103.26:305.41:000.911:54 AM2.25:567:53Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:003.57:145.81:430.412:472.15:577:52Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:413.87:576.22:23-0.21:362.05:587:52Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:204.18:406.53:02-0.62:231.75:587:51New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:584.49:236.63:40-0.93:091.55:597:50New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:374.610:076.64:18-1.13:561.46:007:50New Moon27Thu
28Fri11:184.810:536.34:58-1.04:441.36:007:49Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:024.95:38-0.75:381.36:017:48Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:495.06:20-0.36:381.46:027:47Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:375.11:405.17:030.37:481.56:027:47Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 6:27 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 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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