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 2h 49m 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 - Oct 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:103.95:104.611:172.86:436:32First Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:584.26:154.812:150.712:252.46:436:31Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:314.57:044.91:010.61:112.06:446:30Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:584.77:455.01:360.61:461.66:456:28Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:215.08:205.12:060.62:181.36:456:27Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:445.18:535.02:320.72:481.06:466:26Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:085.39:244.92:570.83:180.76:476:24Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:315.49:564.83:211.03:490.66:476:23Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:555.510:304.53:451.24:210.56:486:22Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:205.511:074.24:091.44:560.56:496:21Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:465.411:493.94:331.85:350.66:506:19Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:155.34:572.16:200.86:506:18Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:433.611:51 AM5.05:232.47:170.96:516:17Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:573.312:404.86:002.88:291.06:526:16Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:383.31:584.67:213.19:541.06:536:15Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:103.63:404.59:443.111:050.76:536:14Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:004.15:064.711:172.611:590.56:546:12Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:374.66:125.012:182.06:556:11Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:135.17:085.312:450.21:091.26:566:10Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:485.78:005.51:260.11:570.56:566:09Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:246.18:495.52:060.22:43-0.16:576:08New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:006.49:375.32:440.33:28-0.66:586:07New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:386.610:265.03:220.64:14-0.76:596:06New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:166.511:184.74:001.05:02-0.77:006:05Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:576.34:401.55:53-0.57:006:04Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:154.311:41 AM5.85:222.06:48-0.17:016:03Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:203.912:315.36:112.57:490.37:026:02Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:393.71:334.87:172.99:020.77:036:01First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:153.82:534.38:583.110:190.87:046:00First Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:324.04:254.110:572.911:230.97:045:59First Quarter30Mon
31Tue6:174.35:404.112:082.47:055:58First Quarter31Tue
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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