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 55m 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 - Nov 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:156.610:364.33:001.34:14-1.06:074:58Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:586.311:374.03:431.75:07-0.76:084:57Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:455.84:302.16:04-0.36:084:56Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:493.811:39 AM5.25:292.57:080.16:094:55Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:123.812:464.66:522.88:180.46:104:54First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:334.02:134.28:432.89:270.66:114:53First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:344.23:444.010:192.510:250.86:124:53First Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:174.54:573.911:242.011:120.96:134:52First Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:504.85:544.012:091.56:144:51Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:175.06:404.012:461.06:154:51Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:425.37:204.012:211.21:180.66:164:50Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:055.57:564.012:491.41:490.36:164:49Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:295.68:314.01:161.52:190.06:174:49Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:555.89:073.91:421.62:50-0.16:184:48Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:225.89:443.82:091.83:23-0.26:194:47Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:515.810:253.72:381.93:59-0.36:204:47Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:235.711:123.63:082.14:37-0.26:214:46Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:585.53:422.35:210.06:224:46Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:073.510:39 AM5.24:242.66:100.26:234:45Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:123.511:30 AM4.85:252.87:060.36:244:45Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu2:233.712:404.46:582.98:080.56:254:45Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:244.02:114.08:482.69:100.66:264:44Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:134.53:443.910:162.010:070.76:264:44Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:555.05:044.011:211.210:580.86:274:44Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:355.66:104.112:140.46:284:43Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:146.17:074.21:02-0.36:294:43Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:536.58:004.312:301.01:48-0.96:304:43New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:336.88:514.31:141.22:33-1.36:314:43New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:146.89:404.31:571.33:18-1.46:324:42New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:566.710:314.22:401.64:04-1.36:334:42New Moon30Sat
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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