Tides Today & Tomorrow in La Jolla, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in La Jolla, CA.
Next low tide : 10:42 am (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 07m at 7:51 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410230
Common Questions About Tides

La Jolla, CA Tides - Apr 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:195.07:244.312:191.51:04-0.65:366:09Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:045.37:524.71:010.91:37-0.75:356:09Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:495.48:235.21:420.32:10-0.75:336:10New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:345.38:555.52:26-0.22:45-0.55:326:11New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:215.09:315.73:11-0.63:20-0.15:316:12New Moon5Sun
6Mon10:124.610:095.73:59-0.83:560.45:306:12Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:084.010:525.64:52-0.74:351.05:286:13Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:183.55:52-0.65:191.65:276:14Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:523.17:04-0.36:192.15:266:14First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:444.83:483.18:30-0.17:592.55:246:15First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:084.45:123.59:56-0.19:572.45:236:16First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:434.36:023.911:05-0.211:182.05:226:17First Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:004.46:384.211:57-0.35:216:17Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:004.57:084.412:131.512:38-0.25:206:18Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:474.57:334.612:551.01:11-0.15:186:19Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:264.57:554.81:310.71:390.15:176:19Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:024.58:174.92:030.42:040.35:166:20Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:364.38:375.02:340.12:260.65:156:21Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:094.18:595.03:040.02:480.85:146:22Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:443.99:225.03:36-0.13:101.15:126:22Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:223.69:465.04:10-0.13:321.55:116:23Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:053.210:124.84:470.03:541.85:106:24Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:002.95:310.24:162.15:096:24Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:212.76:250.44:402.45:086:25Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:340.55:076:26Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:254.05:543.19:540.59:082.96:067:27Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:033.96:223.411:030.311:092.66:057:27Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:414.06:473.911:560.16:047:28Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:554.27:144.312:132.012:39-0.16:037:29Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:544.57:424.91:031.21:18-0.16:027:30Waning 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 9:16 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Gibbous (72% illuminated). This places La Jolla, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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