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 7h 45m 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 - May 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:374.06:574.812:480.912:370.55:016:30Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:193.97:165.01:220.51:010.85:006:31Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:573.87:365.21:530.11:221.14:596:32New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:343.67:565.42:24-0.21:431.44:586:32New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:123.58:195.52:55-0.42:041.64:576:33New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:513.38:445.53:27-0.52:251.94:566:34New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:353.19:125.44:03-0.52:472.14:556:35Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:282.99:445.34:43-0.43:082.34:546:35Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:382.75:29-0.33:282.54:546:36Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:084.86:24-0.14:536:37Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:280.04:526:38First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:144.44:283.38:330.18:063.04:516:38First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:444.14:493.79:300.19:542.54:516:39First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:174.05:134.210:190.211:041.74:506:40First Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:384.05:404.811:010.311:580.84:496:40Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:464.06:105.411:410.54:486:41Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:484.06:436.012:48-0.112:190.84:486:42Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:463.97:196.51:36-0.912:571.14:476:43Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:423.87:576.72:23-1.41:361.44:476:43Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:393.78:386.73:12-1.72:161.74:466:44Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:373.69:226.54:01-1.82:592.04:456:45Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:393.410:106.14:53-1.53:472.34:456:45Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:473.45:48-1.24:442.64:446:46Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:013.46:47-0.76:002.84:446:47Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:034.93:093.67:48-0.37:432.84:436:47Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:174.24:043.98:470.19:292.54:436:48Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:433.84:444.29:410.510:492.04:436:49Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:073.55:164.510:270.811:471.44:426:49Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:203.35:434.811:051.14:426:50Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:213.36:075.112:310.911:37 AM1.44:416:50Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:143.36:315.31:080.412:061.74:416:51Waning Crescent31Tue
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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