Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:57 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 22m at 5:05 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Jan 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:204.96:283.112:270.76:504:54Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:545.37:193.31:060.16:504:54Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:295.78:033.51:43-0.56:504:55Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:066.18:443.612:392.02:21-1.06:504:56New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:446.39:243.71:212.03:00-1.36:504:57New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:246.510:063.82:032.03:40-1.56:504:57New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:066.510:503.92:471.94:22-1.56:504:58New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:506.311:374.03:341.95:05-1.36:504:59Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:395.94:272.05:49-0.96:505:00Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:264.111:33 AM5.25:302.06:35-0.46:505:01Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:194.212:374.46:462.07:230.26:505:02First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:164.51:573.78:211.98:180.86:505:03First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:154.83:393.210:021.49:191.36:505:04First Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:125.15:183.111:230.710:211.76:505:04First Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:045.56:393.212:240.06:505:05Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:535.77:383.41:14-0.56:495:06Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:375.98:233.612:132.01:56-0.96:495:07Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:196.09:003.71:012.02:33-1.06:495:08Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:576.09:333.81:432.03:07-1.06:495:09Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:335.910:053.82:211.93:39-0.96:485:10Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:075.810:373.82:561.94:10-0.86:485:11Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:405.511:093.83:311.94:40-0.56:475:12Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:125.111:433.84:071.95:10-0.26:475:13Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:464.74:472.05:380.26:465:14Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:183.811:21 AM4.15:342.16:060.76:465:15Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:563.812:053.56:342.26:351.16:455:16Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:393.91:102.97:582.17:071.66:455:17Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:324.03:102.59:471.87:532.06:445:17Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:314.25:152.511:101.29:142.36:445:18Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:274.66:352.812:040.66:435:19Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:185.07:213.112:48-0.16:425:20Waning Crescent31Mon
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 9:01 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 31% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (31% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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