Tides Today & Tomorrow in La Jolla, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in La Jolla, CA.
Next low tide : in 37m at 3:50 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:422.810:055.35:01-0.43:242.25:016:30Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:102.65:54-0.23:392.55:006:31Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:454.77:00-0.14:596:32Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:160.04:586:32First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:124.45:053.59:27-0.19:192.84:576:33First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:524.35:273.910:23-0.210:432.14:566:34First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:184.35:524.511:09-0.211:431.34:556:35Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:274.46:195.011:490.04:556:35Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:284.46:495.612:340.412:260.24:546:36Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:244.37:216.11:21-0.41:010.54:536:37Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:184.27:556.42:08-1.01:370.94:526:38Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:123.98:316.52:55-1.42:121.34:516:38Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:083.79:096.33:42-1.52:481.74:516:39Full Moon13Fri
14Sat11:083.49:496.04:31-1.43:262.14:506:40Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:163.25:23-1.14:072.54:496:40Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:403.26:21-0.75:002.84:496:41Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:103.37:24-0.36:283.04:486:42Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:274.44:163.58:310.08:383.04:476:43Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:523.94:563.89:320.310:182.64:476:43Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:233.65:244.110:230.511:202.04:466:44Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:393.55:484.411:030.74:456:45Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:403.56:084.712:051.511:35 AM0.94:456:45Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:313.56:295.012:420.912:031.24:446:46Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:163.56:505.31:160.412:291.44:446:47Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:593.47:145.61:480.012:541.64:436:47Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:413.47:405.82:21-0.41:201.84:436:48New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:243.38:095.92:55-0.61:482.04:436:49New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:093.38:415.93:32-0.82:172.24:426:49New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:583.29:175.94:13-0.82:492.44:426:50Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:553.19:585.74:57-0.83:252.64:426:50Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:003.15:46-0.74:142.74:416:51Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 7:01 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 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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