Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 16m at 11:50 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:37 am (2.9 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 - Oct 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:554.97:335.91:30-0.31:291.56:436:32Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:285.38:216.02:10-0.42:161.06:446:31Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:015.69:065.92:47-0.32:590.56:446:29Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:335.89:495.63:21-0.13:410.26:456:28Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:055.910:325.23:540.34:230.16:466:27Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:375.911:174.74:250.85:050.26:466:25Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:095.74:551.45:500.46:476:24Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:064.211:42 AM5.45:241.96:390.66:486:23Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:053.712:185.05:542.57:371.06:486:22Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:253.31:034.66:263.08:531.26:496:20Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:063.32:144.27:363.410:281.26:506:19Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:343.63:574.110:193.411:391.16:516:18Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:003.95:204.211:513.16:516:17Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:204.26:174.512:260.912:372.66:526:16Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:394.57:024.71:020.71:122.16:536:14Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:594.87:414.91:320.61:461.66:546:13Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:215.18:175.12:000.52:191.26:546:12Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:445.48:545.12:270.62:520.76:556:11New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:095.69:315.02:540.73:270.46:566:10New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:355.810:114.83:210.94:050.16:576:09New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:046.010:564.53:491.24:45-0.16:576:08New Moon21Wed
22Thu10:356.011:474.14:181.55:31-0.16:586:07Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:115.94:491.96:250.06:596:05Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:513.711:56 AM5.65:252.47:290.27:006:04Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun2:133.512:565.36:172.88:460.37:016:03First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:573.52:194.97:553.210:100.37:016:02First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:233.93:594.810:063.111:200.27:026:01First Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:134.45:234.911:372.57:036:00First Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:524.96:295.012:140.112:381.87:045:59Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:265.37:245.112:580.11:281.17:055:59Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat7:595.78:135.11:380.22:130.57:065:58Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 3:13 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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