Tides Today & Tomorrow in La Jolla, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in La Jolla, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 12m at 10:17 am (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:23 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410230
Common Questions About Tides

La Jolla, CA Tides - Jul 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:344.66:52-0.76:591.95:448:01Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:505.12:324.77:42-0.18:192.05:458:01First Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:574.43:324.88:360.59:511.85:458:01First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:213.74:325.09:331.011:201.45:468:01First Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:583.45:285.310:341.55:468:01First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:293.36:175.512:320.911:33 AM1.85:478:00Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:393.46:595.61:270.512:272.05:478:00Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:313.67:365.82:110.11:132.15:488:00Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:113.78:105.82:48-0.11:522.25:488:00Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:453.88:425.93:21-0.32:272.25:498:00Full Moon10Fri
11Sat10:153.99:135.93:51-0.43:002.15:497:59Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:443.99:445.84:20-0.43:332.15:507:59Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:144.010:155.74:49-0.34:072.15:507:59Full Moon13Mon
14Tue11:454.010:475.45:19-0.14:432.25:517:58Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:194.15:490.15:232.25:527:58Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:554.16:190.36:092.35:527:57Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:354.26:520.77:072.45:537:57Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:414.12:214.47:271.08:252.45:537:56Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:423.63:134.68:081.410:012.15:547:56Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:173.24:104.99:011.811:281.65:557:55Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:123.05:075.310:082.05:557:55Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:413.26:015.812:320.911:19 AM2.15:567:54Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:413.66:526.31:220.212:222.05:577:54Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:303.97:416.72:07-0.51:191.95:577:53Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:134.38:287.02:50-0.92:121.75:587:52New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:544.59:167.03:32-1.23:021.55:597:52New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:364.810:036.94:14-1.33:531.35:597:51New Moon27Mon
28Tue11:185.010:506.44:55-1.14:441.36:007:50Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:025.15:37-0.75:391.36:017:50Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:495.16:19-0.26:401.56:017:49Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:345.01:405.17:020.47:511.66:027:48Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 1:50 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 28% 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 Waning Crescent (28% 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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