Tides Today & Tomorrow in La Jolla, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in La Jolla, CA.
Next low tide : 6:59 am (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 00m at 3:15 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410230
Common Questions About Tides

La Jolla, CA Tides - Sep 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:475.38:436.12:35-0.42:350.85:236:14Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:195.69:285.73:06-0.13:210.55:246:12Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:535.910:175.03:380.34:120.35:246:11Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:326.011:144.34:120.85:090.45:256:10Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:155.94:471.46:160.55:266:08Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:273.612:085.75:272.07:410.65:266:07Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:173.21:175.56:212.69:180.65:276:06Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:323.32:455.38:023.010:420.35:286:05Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:483.74:115.410:002.911:430.15:286:03Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:304.15:205.511:192.65:296:02Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:024.46:135.712:29-0.112:132.15:306:01Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:304.76:575.71:06-0.112:561.75:305:59Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:554.97:355.61:360.01:341.35:315:58New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:175.08:095.42:030.22:081.15:325:56New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:395.28:425.22:270.52:400.95:325:55New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:005.39:154.82:480.83:130.85:335:54New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:215.39:494.43:091.13:470.85:335:52Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:445.310:264.03:281.54:230.85:345:51Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:085.211:093.53:471.85:051.05:355:50Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:365.14:042.25:571.25:355:48Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:083.111:11 AM4.94:172.57:101.35:365:47Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:014.78:481.35:375:46First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:294.510:111.15:375:44First Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:073.43:144.68:503.311:050.75:385:43First Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:063.74:294.910:322.911:440.45:395:42Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:224.15:265.211:282.45:395:40Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:424.66:155.512:180.212:141.75:405:39Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:075.17:025.612:500.112:571.05:415:38Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:355.67:485.61:220.11:410.45:415:36Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:066.08:355.41:540.22:26-0.25:425:35Full Moon30Wed
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 5:07 am — 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 47% 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 (47% 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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