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 1h 42m 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 - Nov 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:094.14:193.810:552.510:521.16:064:58First Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:344.45:194.011:401.911:281.16:074:57Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:584.86:084.112:181.36:084:56Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:225.26:524.212:001.112:530.86:094:56Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:485.67:344.212:301.21:280.26:104:55Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:176.08:174.21:011.32:05-0.36:114:54Full Moon6Sun
7Mon7:496.39:014.21:331.42:44-0.66:114:53Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:246.59:494.02:081.53:27-0.86:124:52Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:026.510:413.92:451.74:13-0.96:134:52Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:456.311:413.73:262.05:03-0.76:144:51Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:336.04:152.36:00-0.56:154:50Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:503.711:31 AM5.55:192.57:02-0.26:164:50Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:063.812:434.96:482.78:080.16:174:49Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:164.22:124.48:352.59:140.46:184:48Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:124.63:444.210:092.010:120.66:194:48Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:595.05:044.111:191.311:030.86:204:47Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:395.56:104.112:140.66:214:47Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:155.87:054.11:010.06:214:46Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:496.07:544.012:271.31:43-0.46:224:46Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:216.28:384.01:031.52:21-0.66:234:45New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:526.29:193.91:361.72:58-0.76:244:45New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:236.19:593.82:081.93:33-0.76:254:44New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:545.910:403.72:402.14:09-0.56:264:44New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:265.611:243.63:122.34:46-0.36:274:44Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:595.33:462.55:260.06:284:43Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:133.510:34 AM4.94:262.76:080.36:294:43Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:103.511:15 AM4.55:192.96:550.66:304:43Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:123.612:084.06:393.07:460.96:304:43First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:093.81:273.58:322.88:391.16:314:42First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:544.13:083.310:092.49:301.36:324:42First Quarter30Wed
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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