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 5m at 6:47 am (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:41 pm (4.9 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 - Sep 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:373.12:204.77:122.810:211.25:236:14First Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:363.33:444.79:113.111:260.95:236:13First Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:243.64:524.910:452.95:246:12Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:523.95:425.112:110.711:40 AM2.65:256:10Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:144.16:225.312:450.512:202.35:256:09Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:344.36:575.51:140.412:532.05:266:08Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:544.57:305.51:400.31:251.65:276:06Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:154.88:035.52:040.31:571.35:276:05Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:385.08:355.42:280.42:311.15:286:04Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:035.29:105.12:520.53:060.95:296:03Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:295.49:484.83:170.83:440.85:296:01Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:595.510:304.33:431.14:280.85:306:00Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:335.511:223.84:101.55:190.85:315:58Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:135.44:411.96:230.95:315:57Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:363.312:065.35:182.37:481.05:325:56Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:333.11:205.16:192.79:210.85:325:54Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:313.32:515.28:162.910:360.45:335:53Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:303.84:145.410:052.711:320.15:345:52Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:094.25:215.711:182.25:345:50Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:434.76:175.912:17-0.112:141.55:355:49Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:165.27:075.912:57-0.21:031.05:365:48Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:485.57:535.81:33-0.11:480.55:365:46New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:205.88:385.62:070.12:320.25:375:45New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:536.09:225.12:400.43:150.05:385:44New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:256.010:074.73:120.83:590.15:385:42Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:585.810:554.13:421.34:450.35:395:41Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:325.511:523.74:131.85:350.65:405:40Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:105.24:442.36:350.95:405:38Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:113.311:56 AM4.85:172.77:521.15:415:37First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:203.21:054.46:153.19:191.25:425:35First Quarter30Fri
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 10:14 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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