Tides Today & Tomorrow in La Jolla, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in La Jolla, CA.
Next low tide : in 0m at 6:24 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 1:00 pm (5.1 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 - Oct 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:266.18:535.62:130.12:44-0.25:435:33New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:036.39:435.22:500.43:33-0.45:435:32New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:436.310:384.73:280.84:25-0.45:445:31Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:266.211:404.24:081.35:21-0.25:455:30Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:145.84:531.86:270.15:465:28Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:583.812:135.35:492.47:440.45:465:27First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:383.61:304.97:122.89:070.55:475:26First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:143.83:024.69:062.810:210.55:485:24First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:174.24:244.610:382.511:180.55:485:23First Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:594.55:274.711:392.15:495:22Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:314.76:164.812:020.512:241.75:505:21Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:584.96:564.812:370.61:001.35:515:19Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:215.17:324.81:060.71:310.95:515:18Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:435.38:054.71:310.92:010.75:525:17Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:045.48:384.61:551.02:310.55:535:16Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:275.59:114.42:181.23:010.35:545:15Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:525.59:464.12:421.53:340.35:545:13Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:185.510:263.93:061.74:100.35:555:12Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:465.411:123.63:312.04:500.55:565:11Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:185.23:582.35:370.65:575:10Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:143.310:58 AM5.04:292.66:360.85:585:09Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:433.211:52 AM4.75:182.97:480.95:585:08Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:253.41:124.47:043.19:030.85:595:07Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:253.72:494.49:112.910:060.76:005:06Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:034.24:124.510:322.310:570.56:015:05Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:364.75:194.711:301.611:410.46:025:04Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:095.36:164.912:190.86:025:02Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:435.87:095.012:220.41:060.16:035:02Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:186.37:595.01:010.51:52-0.56:045:01New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:566.68:504.91:400.62:38-0.96:055:00New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:346.79:424.62:190.93:25-1.16:064:59New Moon31Thu
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 9:42 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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