Tides Today & Tomorrow in La Jolla, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in La Jolla, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 17m at 5:58 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 12:24 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410230
Common Questions About Tides

La Jolla, CA Tides - May 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:014.68:225.42:020.32:040.06:027:30Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:484.58:535.62:45-0.12:380.36:017:30New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:334.49:235.73:25-0.53:100.66:007:31New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:164.19:525.74:03-0.73:410.95:597:32New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:593.910:215.54:42-0.74:111.35:587:33New Moon5Wed
6Thu11:453.610:515.35:20-0.64:401.75:577:33Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:363.36:01-0.35:112.15:567:34Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:393.16:46-0.15:442.45:557:35Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:063.07:390.26:312.75:547:36Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:424.24:443.18:420.58:102.95:537:36First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:473.85:433.49:520.610:232.85:537:37First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:213.56:163.710:550.711:442.45:527:38First Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:513.56:414.011:440.75:517:39First Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:593.67:044.412:341.912:230.75:507:39Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:533.87:284.71:131.312:580.75:507:40Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:413.97:535.21:500.71:300.75:497:41Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:254.08:215.52:260.12:020.85:487:41Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:104.18:525.93:03-0.42:350.95:487:42Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:554.09:266.13:43-0.83:091.15:477:43Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:443.910:036.24:25-1.13:471.45:467:44Full Moon20Thu
21Fri11:373.810:456.15:11-1.24:271.75:467:44Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:363.66:02-1.15:152.05:457:45Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:453.66:57-0.96:142.35:457:46Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:265.43:013.67:59-0.77:352.55:447:46Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:344.84:143.99:06-0.49:202.55:447:47Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:594.45:144.310:12-0.110:592.05:437:48Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:304.16:024.711:120.15:437:48Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:523.96:435.112:131.412:040.45:427:49Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:003.97:195.51:110.812:490.65:427:49Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:583.97:525.71:590.21:290.95:427:50Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon8:483.98:235.92:41-0.22:051.15:417:51Waning Crescent31Mon
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 9:11 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (19% illuminated). This places La Jolla, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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