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 3h 44m 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 - Sep 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:383.64:345.510:143.25:236:14Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:154.05:395.712:16-0.111:36 AM2.95:246:13Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:434.26:305.91:00-0.312:292.55:246:11Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:084.47:126.01:37-0.41:102.25:256:10Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:304.57:475.92:07-0.31:441.95:266:09Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:504.68:205.82:34-0.22:161.65:266:07Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:104.88:515.52:580.12:471.45:276:06Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:304.99:215.23:190.43:191.35:286:05Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:505.09:534.73:390.73:521.25:286:03Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:115.010:274.23:571.14:291.25:296:02Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:345.011:073.64:141.65:111.35:296:01Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:595.04:272.06:051.55:305:59Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:023.111:30 AM4.94:302.47:251.55:315:58Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:174.79:231.45:315:57Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:454.610:511.05:325:55Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:314.811:420.55:335:54Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat7:023.74:475.210:473.25:335:53Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:084.05:425.712:200.011:43 AM2.75:345:51Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:254.36:316.112:53-0.312:282.15:355:50Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:474.87:166.31:25-0.51:111.45:355:49Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:135.28:016.31:57-0.51:550.85:365:47New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:415.68:485.92:28-0.32:410.35:375:46New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:136.09:365.43:000.03:290.05:375:44New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:476.210:304.73:310.64:21-0.15:385:43Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:246.211:334.04:031.25:200.05:395:42Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:056.04:351.96:290.25:395:40Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:013.411:57 AM5.65:102.57:560.35:405:39First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:303.21:095.25:593.19:330.35:415:38First Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:343.62:504.98:333.410:500.25:415:36First Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:144.04:225.010:393.111:460.05:425:35First Quarter30Fri
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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