Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 11:34 am (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 10m at 7:50 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Jun 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:263.67:305.21:400.912:571.35:417:51Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat8:143.57:555.42:170.51:261.55:417:52Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:573.58:215.62:500.11:541.85:417:53Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:373.58:475.73:23-0.22:222.05:417:53Full Moon4Mon
5Tue10:163.49:145.73:56-0.42:512.15:407:54Full Moon5Tue
6Wed10:563.49:435.74:30-0.53:202.35:407:54Full Moon6Wed
7Thu11:403.310:145.65:07-0.53:502.45:407:55Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:283.35:47-0.54:222.65:407:55Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:203.26:29-0.45:002.75:407:55Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:153.37:15-0.25:562.95:407:56Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:145.03:133.58:030.07:193.05:407:56Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:154.54:063.88:550.29:042.85:407:57Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:344.14:514.39:480.410:422.35:407:57Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:073.85:314.810:400.711:551.55:407:57Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:343.66:115.411:280.95:407:58Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:493.66:505.912:550.612:141.25:417:58Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:563.77:326.41:49-0.21:001.45:417:58Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:553.88:156.72:39-0.91:481.65:417:59New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:503.88:596.93:27-1.42:351.85:417:59New Moon19Tue
20Wed10:423.99:446.84:15-1.63:232.05:417:59New Moon20Wed
21Thu11:343.910:306.65:02-1.64:122.15:417:59New Moon21Thu
22Fri12:273.85:50-1.35:032.25:427:59Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:213.86:37-1.05:592.45:427:59Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:085.62:153.97:25-0.57:042.65:428:00Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:024.93:114.08:120.08:202.65:438:00First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:024.34:074.29:000.69:522.55:438:00First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:143.74:564.49:491.011:222.15:438:00First Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:393.35:374.710:371.55:448:00First Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:033.16:134.912:291.511:21 AM1.85:448:00Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:153.16:465.21:201.012:022.15:458:00Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 9:42 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 21% 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 Waning Crescent (21% 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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