Tides Today & Tomorrow in La Jolla, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in La Jolla, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 35m at 9:12 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:15 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410230
Common Questions About Tides

La Jolla, CA Tides - May 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:362.97:080.45:362.75:016:30Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:054.13:493.18:130.57:412.85:006:31Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:283.84:303.59:150.59:392.44:596:32Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:053.75:003.910:090.510:521.84:586:32Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:283.75:304.410:540.511:451.14:576:33Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:353.86:015.011:350.64:566:34Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:334.06:345.612:320.312:140.74:566:35Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:264.17:106.11:17-0.512:530.84:556:35Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:184.17:496.52:02-1.11:321.04:546:36New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:104.08:306.62:49-1.52:141.24:536:37New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:043.99:146.53:37-1.72:571.44:526:37New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:013.710:016.24:28-1.63:451.74:516:38Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:033.65:21-1.34:412.04:516:39Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:123.66:19-0.95:502.24:506:40Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:253.77:20-0.57:202.44:496:40First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:054.53:314.08:24-0.19:022.24:496:41First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:313.94:254.39:260.310:301.74:486:42First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:593.65:094.610:210.611:351.24:476:42First Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:163.55:454.911:070.94:476:43Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:193.56:155.112:250.711:47 AM1.24:466:44Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:103.56:435.31:060.212:201.54:456:45Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:543.57:095.51:41-0.112:501.64:456:45Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:323.57:365.62:14-0.41:181.84:446:46Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:093.58:035.62:46-0.51:461.94:446:47Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:443.48:335.63:18-0.62:152.04:436:47Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:223.49:035.53:51-0.62:462.14:436:48Full Moon26Wed
27Thu11:023.39:365.44:26-0.53:182.34:436:48Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:463.310:115.15:04-0.43:562.44:426:49Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:363.35:44-0.24:422.54:426:50Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:303.46:270.15:472.74:426:50Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon2:233.67:130.37:192.64:416:51Third Quarter31Mon
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 12:13 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 (37% 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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