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 56m 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 - Oct 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:053.52:434.28:423.210:301.15:425:34First Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:433.74:084.310:283.011:190.95:435:33First Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:074.05:084.511:242.511:560.85:445:32Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:284.35:544.712:032.15:445:30Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:484.66:344.912:260.712:371.65:455:29Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:084.97:104.912:530.71:091.25:465:28Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:305.27:464.91:190.71:420.75:475:26Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:555.68:244.81:440.82:170.45:475:25Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:225.89:034.62:111.02:540.15:485:24Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:516.09:464.42:391.23:34-0.15:495:23Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:246.010:364.03:091.54:19-0.15:495:21Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:026.011:363.73:411.85:110.05:505:20Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:465.74:192.26:130.25:515:19Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:563.411:43 AM5.45:102.67:270.35:525:18Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:373.412:595.16:352.98:480.45:525:16Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:023.82:334.88:362.99:590.35:535:15Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:564.24:014.810:142.410:560.35:545:14Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:364.75:124.911:221.711:430.35:555:13Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:115.26:115.012:151.05:565:12Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:455.67:035.012:230.41:020.45:565:11Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:165.97:504.912:590.61:450.05:575:09New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:486.18:344.71:330.82:25-0.35:585:08New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:186.29:184.42:051.13:05-0.45:595:07New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:496.110:024.12:351.53:45-0.46:005:06New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:205.910:493.83:061.84:25-0.26:005:05Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:525.611:423.53:362.25:090.16:015:04Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:265.24:072.55:580.46:025:03Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:503.411:05 AM4.84:432.86:560.76:035:02Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat2:213.311:57 AM4.45:403.18:040.96:045:01First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:503.51:184.07:433.29:121.16:045:00First Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:393.82:583.89:472.910:081.16:054:59First 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 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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