Tides Today & Tomorrow in La Jolla, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in La Jolla, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 15m at 5:10 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 11:14 pm (6.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410230
Common Questions About Tides

La Jolla, CA Tides - Sep 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:293.41:194.86:282.39:001.66:247:13First Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:302.92:084.66:252.710:501.46:247:12First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:304.56:257:11First Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:034.612:131.16:267:09First Quarter4Mon
5Tue8:283.76:094.91:050.712:153.36:267:08Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:363.96:575.31:420.41:012.96:277:07Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:494.17:365.62:120.11:352.56:277:05Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:054.28:115.82:39-0.12:072.16:287:04Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:234.58:455.93:05-0.22:391.76:297:03Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:434.79:195.93:29-0.23:141.46:297:01Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:065.09:555.73:540.03:501.16:307:00Full Moon11Mon
12Tue10:315.310:345.24:190.24:310.96:316:59Full Moon12Tue
13Wed10:585.511:184.74:440.65:160.76:316:57Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:295.65:091.16:080.76:326:56Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:114.012:065.65:351.77:140.76:336:55Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:253.312:525.56:012.38:410.86:336:53Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:432.91:585.46:282.810:250.56:346:52Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:315.311:490.16:346:51Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:183.75:055.410:553.26:356:49Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed7:454.16:175.712:48-0.212:192.86:366:48Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:114.47:146.01:33-0.51:152.26:366:47Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:384.88:026.12:11-0.52:011.66:376:45Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:045.18:466.02:45-0.42:431.16:386:44New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:305.39:265.73:15-0.23:230.76:386:42New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:555.510:065.33:420.24:030.56:396:41New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:205.610:454.74:070.74:420.46:406:40New Moon26Tue
27Wed10:455.611:274.24:301.25:220.56:406:38Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:095.54:501.76:060.76:416:37Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:153.611:34 AM5.25:062.26:570.96:426:36Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:233.112:025.05:122.68:081.16:426:34Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 8:12 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 8% 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 Waxing Crescent (8% 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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