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 2h 12m 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 - Apr 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:344.42:232.87:470.86:242.36:347:09Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:154.19:061.06:337:09First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:233.87:143.010:480.910:033.06:327:10First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:093.77:263.312:010.76:317:11First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:333.97:413.612:470.46:297:11First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:304.27:583.912:432.21:220.26:287:12Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:144.58:184.21:211.81:530.06:277:13Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:544.78:414.61:571.32:21-0.16:267:14Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:324.99:054.92:320.82:49-0.16:247:14Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:104.99:325.23:070.33:180.06:237:15Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:494.810:005.43:45-0.13:460.26:227:16Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:314.610:315.64:24-0.44:160.56:217:16Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:184.211:055.65:08-0.54:470.96:207:17Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:133.85:57-0.55:211.46:187:18Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:193.36:54-0.46:011.96:177:19Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:345.22:453.18:03-0.26:582.46:167:19Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:384.84:353.29:260.08:422.76:157:20Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:064.55:563.610:50-0.110:472.56:147:21Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:424.56:454.011:56-0.36:137:21Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:594.67:234.512:092.012:48-0.46:117:22Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:004.87:564.91:071.31:31-0.46:107:23Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:524.88:275.21:550.82:08-0.26:097:24Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:384.88:575.42:370.32:420.06:087:24Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:194.69:265.63:16-0.13:120.36:077:25New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:004.49:535.63:53-0.33:400.76:067:26New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:394.110:215.54:29-0.44:071.16:057:26New Moon26Sun
27Mon11:213.810:485.35:05-0.34:331.56:047:27Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:073.55:44-0.24:581.96:037:28Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:013.16:260.15:222.36:027:29Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:102.97:150.35:482.66:017:29Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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