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 5h 58m at 5:58 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 12:24 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410230
Common Questions About Tides

La Jolla, CA Tides - Aug 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:494.19:525.94:24-0.23:452.16:027:48New Moon1Sun
2Mon11:164.210:235.74:52-0.14:192.16:027:47New Moon2Mon
3Tue11:454.210:565.45:200.14:552.16:037:46Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:164.25:480.35:352.26:047:45Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:504.36:170.66:232.26:047:45Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:094.51:294.46:471.07:242.36:057:44Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:574.02:154.57:211.48:472.26:067:43First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:093.43:114.78:031.810:251.96:067:42First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:003.14:145.09:022.211:471.36:077:41First Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:553.25:165.410:212.46:087:40First Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:093.56:135.912:460.611:37 AM2.46:097:39Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:593.87:066.41:35-0.112:412.26:097:38Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:424.27:556.72:19-0.61:361.96:107:37Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:214.58:437.03:00-1.02:271.66:117:36Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:004.89:307.03:41-1.23:171.36:117:35Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:405.010:176.74:22-1.14:061.26:127:34Full Moon16Mon
17Tue11:205.211:056.25:02-0.84:571.16:137:33Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:025.25:42-0.35:521.26:137:31Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:475.26:230.36:541.36:147:30Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:524.71:375.17:061.08:071.56:157:29Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:033.92:355.07:541.69:381.56:157:28Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:443.43:424.98:542.211:131.26:167:27Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:443.44:525.010:152.66:177:26Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:083.65:545.112:270.911:37 AM2.76:177:25Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:583.86:455.31:190.612:392.66:187:23Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:334.07:265.51:590.31:242.46:197:22Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:594.28:025.62:310.21:592.26:197:21Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:224.38:355.83:000.12:312.06:207:20New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:454.49:065.83:260.03:021.86:217:18New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:074.59:375.73:510.13:331.66:217:17New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:314.610:085.54:160.24:051.56:227:16New Moon31Tue
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 12% 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 (12% 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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