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 1h 34m at 4:18 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Apr 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:074.77:404.112:112.11:05-0.46:347:09Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:064.98:124.51:101.61:48-0.46:337:10Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:545.08:414.71:561.12:24-0.46:327:10Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:365.09:084.92:350.72:55-0.26:307:11Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:134.99:345.03:100.43:220.06:297:12New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:474.79:595.13:420.23:480.36:287:12New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:224.410:245.14:150.14:120.66:277:13New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:574.110:495.04:480.14:361.06:257:14New Moon8Tue
9Wed11:343.811:134.95:230.14:581.36:247:14Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:173.46:010.35:201.76:237:15Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:113.06:450.55:402.16:227:16Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:104.42:282.77:410.75:592.56:207:17Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:514.18:560.96:197:17First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:033.96:213.110:260.810:032.96:187:18First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:543.86:453.411:330.611:372.66:177:19First Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:194.07:083.812:220.36:167:19First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:194.37:344.312:312.01:010.16:157:20Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:114.68:024.71:161.41:38-0.16:137:21Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:584.98:325.21:590.72:13-0.26:127:22Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:445.09:045.62:410.02:48-0.16:117:22Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:305.09:385.93:24-0.53:230.16:107:23Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:184.810:146.14:09-0.93:590.46:097:24Full Moon22Tue
23Wed11:094.410:546.14:56-1.14:370.86:087:24Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:074.05:48-1.05:181.36:077:25Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:123.66:45-0.86:071.86:067:26Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:315.42:313.47:50-0.57:112.36:057:27Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:344.94:063.49:05-0.28:452.66:047:27Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:554.55:303.710:250.010:412.46:037:28Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:264.26:254.111:330.06:027:29Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:464.27:054.512:052.012:270.16:017:30Waning Crescent30Wed
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 42% 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 (42% 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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