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 : 11:50 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 48m at 3:48 pm (5.2 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 - Feb 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:044.412:553.67:061.77:061.06:415:22First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:584.32:173.08:381.77:561.66:415:23First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:014.34:182.710:261.49:052.16:405:24First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:054.46:082.811:430.910:212.36:395:24First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:014.67:083.112:330.46:385:25Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:484.87:423.31:100.16:385:26Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:295.18:083.512:122.21:41-0.36:375:27Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:055.38:333.712:522.02:09-0.56:365:28Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:395.58:573.81:281.82:37-0.66:355:29Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:115.69:233.92:021.63:04-0.76:345:30Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:425.69:504.02:351.43:32-0.76:335:31Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:145.510:194.13:081.34:00-0.66:325:32Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:475.310:504.23:441.34:28-0.36:315:33Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:234.911:234.34:241.34:570.06:315:33Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:054.35:101.35:260.46:305:34Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:004.311:58 AM3.76:081.35:590.96:295:35Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:464.41:133.17:261.36:391.56:285:36Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:454.53:092.79:091.17:452.06:265:37Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:024.65:062.810:410.59:302.26:255:38Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:185.06:213.211:48-0.210:572.16:245:39Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:235.47:093.612:41-0.86:235:39Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:195.87:484.012:021.81:26-1.26:225:40Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:106.18:244.412:571.42:06-1.56:215:41Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:566.38:594.61:451.02:44-1.56:205:42New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:406.29:344.82:300.73:20-1.36:195:43New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:225.910:104.93:130.53:54-0.96:185:44New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:035.410:454.83:560.54:28-0.46:165:44Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:464.711:224.74:410.65:000.26:155:45Waxing Crescent28Sat
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 7:49 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 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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