Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 12:48 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 07m at 8:30 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - May 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:153.99:446.04:03-0.73:261.36:007:30New Moon1Thu
2Fri11:033.610:166.04:45-0.93:531.75:597:31New Moon2Fri
3Sat11:593.310:535.95:31-0.94:232.05:587:31Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:073.16:25-0.84:572.35:577:32Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon2:323.07:28-0.65:462.75:577:33Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:395.24:153.18:40-0.47:293.05:567:34First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:584.85:243.59:56-0.39:452.95:557:34First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:334.56:054.011:02-0.211:232.35:547:35First Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:014.46:394.511:54-0.15:537:36First Quarter9Fri
10Sat6:124.47:115.012:301.512:370.05:527:37Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:134.37:425.51:230.81:140.35:527:37Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:074.28:135.82:110.11:490.65:517:38Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:574.18:436.02:54-0.42:211.05:507:39Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:433.99:136.03:34-0.72:511.45:507:39Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:293.79:425.94:13-0.93:201.75:497:40Full Moon15Thu
16Fri11:163.410:125.74:52-0.83:492.05:487:41Full Moon16Fri
17Sat12:063.25:33-0.64:162.35:487:42Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:033.16:16-0.44:442.65:477:42Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:103.07:040.05:142.85:467:43Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue3:383.07:580.36:093.15:467:44Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:464.34:593.28:580.58:083.25:457:44Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:593.95:343.59:590.610:173.05:457:45Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:323.65:593.910:500.711:372.55:447:46Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:563.56:214.311:310.85:447:46Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:033.56:454.712:291.812:061.05:447:47Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:003.67:115.11:121.212:391.15:437:48Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:523.67:395.61:530.51:111.35:437:48Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:423.68:105.92:33-0.21:451.55:427:49Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:303.68:446.33:13-0.72:201.75:427:49New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:193.69:216.43:56-1.12:571.95:427:50New Moon30Fri
31Sat11:113.510:036.54:41-1.33:372.15:417:51New Moon31Sat
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 10:39 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 12% 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 maximum.

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 (12% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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