Tides Today & Tomorrow in La Jolla, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in La Jolla, CA.
Next low tide : 3:22 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 48m at 10:12 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410230
Common Questions About Tides

La Jolla, CA Tides - Sep 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:054.48:136.82:37-0.92:021.96:237:14Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:344.89:006.93:13-1.02:501.46:247:12New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:065.19:476.73:49-0.93:380.96:247:11New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:395.410:346.24:24-0.64:270.76:257:10New Moon4Sat
5Sun11:145.611:235.44:58-0.15:190.66:267:08Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:515.75:310.56:160.66:267:07Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:184.612:315.66:041.37:220.86:277:06Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:273.81:175.46:382.08:450.96:287:04First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:153.22:175.17:162.710:250.86:287:03First Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:123.33:404.98:313.211:520.66:297:02First Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:323.75:094.911:043.36:307:00First Quarter11Sat
12Sun8:044.06:175.112:530.312:293.16:306:59Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:274.17:085.31:380.11:172.76:316:58Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:474.37:475.52:120.01:512.36:326:56Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:054.48:215.62:410.02:212.06:326:55Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:224.68:525.63:050.12:491.76:336:54Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:404.79:225.53:270.23:181.46:346:52Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:584.99:525.23:480.43:481.26:346:51Full Moon18Sat
19Sun10:185.110:234.94:080.64:211.06:356:50Full Moon19Sun
20Mon10:395.210:574.54:281.04:561.06:356:48Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:025.311:363.94:461.45:361.06:366:47Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:285.35:031.86:231.06:376:45Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:263.411:58 AM5.25:182.27:271.16:376:44Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:502.912:415.15:232.69:001.16:386:43Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:504.910:440.86:396:41Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:354.911:560.46:396:40Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:263.75:085.211:073.26:406:39Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:404.16:175.712:46-0.112:202.76:416:37Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:024.57:126.01:27-0.41:122.06:416:36Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:274.98:036.22:04-0.62:001.26:426:35Waning Crescent30Thu
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 12:47 pm — 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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