Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 8:03 am (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 56m at 4:18 am (2.7 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 - Dec 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:043.511:19 AM4.75:142.96:580.46:324:42Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:123.712:264.36:453.07:580.66:334:42Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:164.01:584.08:372.89:010.76:344:42Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:064.43:333.810:072.29:580.86:354:42Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:494.94:523.911:111.510:490.96:354:42Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:295.55:574.112:040.66:364:42Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:086.06:564.212:53-0.26:374:42Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:496.57:494.412:221.01:40-0.86:384:42Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:306.88:404.41:071.12:26-1.36:394:42New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:126.99:294.41:511.33:12-1.56:394:43New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:546.810:214.32:361.53:58-1.46:404:43New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:386.511:144.23:221.74:45-1.26:414:43Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:246.04:122.05:34-0.86:414:43Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:114.111:14 AM5.45:072.36:24-0.36:424:44Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:114.012:114.76:142.57:170.26:434:44First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:164.11:184.07:392.68:150.76:434:44First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:224.22:423.69:252.49:151.16:444:45First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:164.54:123.310:512.010:091.36:444:45First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:594.75:263.311:491.410:561.56:454:46Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:355.06:253.412:310.96:454:46Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:085.27:113.51:070.56:464:47Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:385.57:503.612:121.81:390.16:464:47Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:095.68:263.712:471.82:10-0.26:474:48Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:395.89:003.71:211.92:41-0.46:474:48Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:105.99:353.81:541.93:13-0.66:484:49Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:415.910:123.82:282.03:46-0.66:484:49Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:135.810:513.83:022.04:21-0.66:484:50Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:475.611:343.83:392.14:58-0.56:494:51Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:265.34:222.25:37-0.26:494:51Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:213.811:11 AM4.85:162.46:190.16:494:52Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon1:134.012:094.36:282.47:130.46:504:53Third Quarter31Mon
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 6:10 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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