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 16h 23m 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 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:270.45:016:30First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:113.95:193.39:330.49:362.85:006:31First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:523.85:303.710:220.410:492.24:596:32First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:133.85:474.111:020.411:391.54:586:32First Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:183.96:084.611:360.44:576:33Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:144.06:335.212:230.712:090.54:566:34Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:074.07:025.81:060.012:410.74:566:34Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:594.07:346.21:49-0.81:161.04:556:35Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:523.98:116.52:34-1.31:511.34:546:36Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:463.78:516.63:22-1.62:291.64:536:37Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:453.59:366.44:12-1.73:111.94:526:37Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:513.310:266.05:07-1.53:592.24:516:38Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:073.36:07-1.25:002.54:516:39Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:273.47:13-0.86:292.74:506:40Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:364.93:363.78:20-0.58:232.64:496:40Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:034.34:284.19:23-0.110:042.14:496:41Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:334.05:084.510:180.211:171.54:486:42Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:523.85:424.811:030.54:476:42Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:593.66:115.112:120.911:42 AM0.94:476:43Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:553.56:385.412:570.312:141.24:466:44Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:453.57:035.51:35-0.112:431.54:466:44Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:293.47:285.72:09-0.41:101.84:456:45New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:103.37:545.72:42-0.61:362.04:446:46New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:493.38:225.73:15-0.72:032.24:446:47New Moon24Wed
25Thu10:303.28:525.63:49-0.62:312.34:436:47New Moon25Thu
26Fri11:153.19:255.44:25-0.53:002.54:436:48Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:053.05:05-0.43:322.64:436:48Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:043.05:47-0.24:112.84:426:49Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon2:073.16:340.05:132.94:426:50Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:003.47:220.26:512.94:426:50First Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:284.13:383.78:100.48:432.74:416:51First Quarter31Wed
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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