Tides Today & Tomorrow in La Jolla, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in La Jolla, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:14 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 58m at 5:12 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410230
Common Questions About Tides

La Jolla, CA Tides - Feb 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:285.47:243.112:23-0.56:445:20Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:325.68:023.41:12-1.06:445:21Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:275.98:333.712:102.41:53-1.26:435:22Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:146.19:013.81:032.12:29-1.36:425:23New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:556.19:284.01:461.83:02-1.36:415:24New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:326.09:534.12:241.63:32-1.16:415:25New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:065.710:184.23:011.43:59-0.86:405:26New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:395.310:434.23:361.34:24-0.46:395:27Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:114.811:084.34:131.34:460.16:385:28Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:434.211:344.34:521.45:060.66:375:29Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:183.65:381.55:231.16:365:29Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:024.312:012.96:361.65:341.56:355:30First Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:354.21:242.28:051.65:232.06:355:31First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:234.210:211.36:345:32First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:384.211:440.76:335:33First Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:054.48:013.012:280.26:325:34Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:124.88:003.21:02-0.36:315:35Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:035.38:133.51:33-0.86:305:36Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:475.88:313.712:372.12:02-1.16:295:37Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:286.18:544.01:181.72:32-1.36:285:37Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:096.39:204.41:591.23:02-1.36:265:38Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:506.19:494.72:420.83:32-1.16:255:39Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:335.710:205.03:280.54:03-0.76:245:40Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:195.010:545.24:170.34:33-0.16:235:41Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:104.211:335.25:130.35:030.56:225:42Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:143.36:190.35:331.26:215:42Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:195.21:562.67:450.46:041.96:205:43Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:195.09:320.26:195:44Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:444.86:473.011:06-0.29:422.86:175:45Third Quarter29Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410230)

Common Questions About La Jolla, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in La Jolla, CA today?

Slack tide in La Jolla, CA is approximately 9:13 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 La Jolla, CA?

La Jolla, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, CA?

Tide predictions for La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, CA?

Tide data for La Jolla, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410230. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410230.

What is the moon phase in La Jolla, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over La Jolla, CA is First Quarter (66% illuminated). This places La Jolla, 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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