Tides Today & Tomorrow in La Jolla, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in La Jolla, CA.
Next low tide : 7:12 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 35m at 1:29 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410230
Common Questions About Tides

La Jolla, CA Tides - Mar 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:584.37:373.112:130.16:165:46First Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:084.87:423.312:50-0.46:155:47Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:015.37:593.61:22-0.96:135:47Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:475.78:203.912:401.91:54-1.26:125:48Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:306.18:454.31:221.32:26-1.36:115:49Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:136.29:134.62:050.82:57-1.36:105:50Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:566.09:444.92:490.43:29-1.06:095:50Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:415.510:175.23:350.14:01-0.56:075:51Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:304.810:535.34:260.04:330.16:065:52Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:264.011:335.35:230.05:050.86:055:53Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:373.16:310.15:391.56:035:54Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:225.12:362.67:590.26:182.26:025:54Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:284.85:332.89:420.17:542.76:015:55Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:004.66:373.211:09-0.210:272.76:005:56Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:324.77:103.612:09-0.55:585:57Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:414.97:363.812:54-0.75:575:57Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:325.17:594.012:381.91:29-0.85:565:58Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:145.28:204.21:161.51:59-0.75:545:59Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:495.28:394.31:491.12:25-0.55:535:59New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:215.18:584.52:190.82:47-0.35:526:00New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:514.89:174.62:490.63:080.05:506:01New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:224.59:374.73:190.43:270.45:496:02New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:544.19:574.83:510.43:450.75:486:02Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:283.610:194.74:260.44:011.25:466:03Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:083.110:434.65:050.54:141.65:456:04Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:022.65:530.64:191.95:446:04Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:534.37:020.85:426:05First Quarter27Wed
28Thu8:480.85:416:06First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:124.110:270.55:406:07First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:094.16:513.311:250.010:462.75:396:07First Quarter30Sat
31Sun4:354.56:573.612:06-0.45:376:08Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 4:20 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 24% 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 Crescent (24% 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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