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 11h 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 - Nov 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:576.53:292.25:34-0.96:074:58Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:233.410:49 AM6.14:142.76:42-0.56:074:57Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:013.411:53 AM5.55:193.07:57-0.26:084:56First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:363.71:184.97:163.29:110.06:094:55First Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:364.02:554.59:253.010:130.26:104:54First Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:164.44:194.410:492.411:020.46:114:54First Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:474.75:264.311:471.811:410.66:124:53Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:145.06:194.212:311.26:134:52Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:375.37:064.112:130.91:090.76:144:51Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:585.57:474.012:401.21:420.36:154:51Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:195.78:273.81:031.52:140.06:154:50Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:405.89:053.71:251.82:45-0.26:164:49Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:035.99:453.51:472.13:17-0.36:174:49Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:295.910:283.42:092.33:52-0.36:184:48Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:575.711:183.22:322.54:30-0.26:194:47Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:285.62:542.75:140.06:204:47Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:243.110:03 AM5.33:162.86:040.26:214:46Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:465.07:010.36:224:46Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:434.78:010.56:234:45Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:063.61:044.37:323.38:580.56:244:45Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:273.92:394.09:312.99:460.66:254:45Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:504.44:063.910:442.110:300.86:254:44Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:155.05:203.911:391.311:100.96:264:44Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:455.66:253.912:280.36:274:44Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:176.27:244.01:15-0.56:284:43Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:536.78:203.912:281.42:01-1.26:294:43New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:327.09:153.91:081.62:49-1.66:304:43New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:147.110:113.81:501.93:37-1.76:314:43New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:597.011:093.72:342.14:28-1.66:324:42Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:476.63:222.35:21-1.36:334:42Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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