Tides Today & Tomorrow in La Jolla, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in La Jolla, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:23 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 18m at 3:49 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410230
Common Questions About Tides

La Jolla, CA Tides - May 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:523.39:446.04:23-1.23:181.95:016:30Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:583.110:325.75:17-1.13:592.25:006:31Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:193.06:18-0.94:542.54:596:31Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:483.27:27-0.66:262.74:586:32Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:444.83:563.58:38-0.48:302.64:586:33Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:174.44:434.09:42-0.210:122.14:576:34Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:484.25:214.510:360.011:231.34:566:34Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:064.15:555.011:220.24:556:35Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:114.06:265.412:180.612:010.54:546:36Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:073.96:575.71:050.012:360.84:536:36Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:583.87:265.91:47-0.51:091.24:526:37New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:453.67:555.92:27-0.81:391.54:526:38New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:303.58:255.93:04-0.92:091.84:516:39New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:153.38:555.73:42-0.92:382.04:506:39New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:023.29:275.54:20-0.73:082.34:496:40Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:543.110:025.15:00-0.53:382.54:496:41Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:573.05:45-0.24:142.74:486:42Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:133.06:340.15:062.84:476:42Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:223.27:280.46:433.04:476:43First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:264.04:063.48:240.68:472.84:466:44First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:483.64:353.89:150.810:172.44:466:44First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:183.44:594.19:590.911:161.74:456:45First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:383.35:234.610:371.14:456:46Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:443.35:495.012:011.111:13 AM1.34:446:46Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:413.46:185.512:420.411:49 AM1.44:446:47Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:343.56:516.01:22-0.312:251.64:436:48Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:243.57:276.32:03-0.91:031.74:436:48Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:133.68:076.62:46-1.31:431.94:426:49Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:043.58:506.63:31-1.62:262.04:426:50Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:583.59:376.44:19-1.63:142.14:426:50Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:543.510:296.15:09-1.54:092.34:416:51Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 8:06 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (56% illuminated). This places La Jolla, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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