Tides Today & Tomorrow in La Jolla, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in La Jolla, CA.
Next low tide : 6:47 am (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 35m at 1:29 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410230
Common Questions About Tides

La Jolla, CA Tides - May 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:314.47:305.81:26-0.41:130.45:026:30Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue8:194.38:046.02:10-0.81:490.75:016:30Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:054.18:386.02:52-1.02:241.05:006:31Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:513.99:125.83:33-1.02:581.34:596:32Full Moon4Thu
5Fri10:383.79:465.54:14-0.93:331.64:586:33Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:283.410:225.14:57-0.64:092.04:576:33Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:273.35:43-0.34:502.34:566:34Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:373.26:340.15:452.64:556:35Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue2:573.27:320.47:152.74:546:36Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:523.74:023.48:360.79:132.64:536:36Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:223.44:453.79:360.810:392.24:536:37Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:533.35:174.010:270.911:321.74:526:38Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:043.45:444.411:081.04:516:39Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:593.56:104.812:131.211:44 AM1.04:506:39Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:463.66:375.112:480.612:171.14:506:40Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:293.77:065.51:230.112:481.24:496:41Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:103.87:375.81:58-0.41:211.34:486:41New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:523.88:106.02:34-0.71:551.44:486:42New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:363.88:476.13:13-1.02:311.54:476:43New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:233.79:276.03:55-1.13:111.74:466:44New Moon20Sat
21Sun11:153.610:115.84:41-1.13:571.94:466:44Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:143.65:30-0.94:522.14:456:45Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue1:193.76:24-0.66:042.34:456:46Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:034.92:273.97:23-0.37:382.34:446:46First Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:184.43:294.28:260.09:181.94:446:47First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:483.94:224.79:270.410:411.34:436:48First Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:183.75:085.110:240.611:450.74:436:48Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:353.75:495.511:150.94:426:49Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:393.76:285.812:380.012:001.14:426:49Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:343.87:056.01:24-0.512:421.34:426:50Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed8:223.87:406.12:06-0.81:211.54:416:51Full Moon31Wed
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 4:08 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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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