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 10h 19m 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 - Sep 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:225.19:116.03:07-0.43:061.05:236:14New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:515.49:565.43:360.03:530.75:246:12Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:245.710:464.74:050.54:460.65:246:11Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:005.811:483.94:341.15:480.75:256:10Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:445.75:041.87:060.75:266:09First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:203.212:405.65:362.48:450.65:266:07First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:073.01:595.46:222.910:220.35:276:06First Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:063.43:355.48:503.311:320.05:286:05First Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:423.84:555.610:483.15:286:03Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:104.25:565.812:23-0.311:55 AM2.65:296:02Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:364.46:446.01:04-0.412:432.15:306:01Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:014.77:266.01:38-0.41:231.75:305:59Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:244.98:035.82:07-0.21:591.35:315:58Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:455.18:375.52:330.02:341.15:315:57Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:075.29:115.12:560.43:080.95:325:55Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:285.39:444.63:170.83:420.95:335:54Full Moon16Fri
17Sat9:495.310:204.13:361.24:180.95:335:52Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:115.311:023.63:531.74:581.05:345:51Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:345.111:583.14:052.15:481.25:355:50Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:034.94:082.56:571.45:355:48Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:424.78:471.45:365:47Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:584.510:271.15:375:46Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:594.511:220.75:375:44Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:543.74:244.810:393.311:590.45:385:43Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:544.05:205.211:312.85:395:42Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:054.36:075.612:300.112:112.25:395:40Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:224.76:505.812:58-0.112:501.65:405:39Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:435.17:335.81:26-0.11:300.95:415:38New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:085.68:175.61:550.02:120.45:415:36New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:366.09:045.32:230.32:57-0.15:425:35New Moon30Fri
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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