Tides Today & Tomorrow in La Jolla, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in La Jolla, CA.
Next low tide : 11:38 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 16m at 3:57 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410230
Common Questions About Tides

La Jolla, CA Tides - Jun 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:543.47:38-0.46:462.85:417:52Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:494.83:453.78:28-0.18:272.75:417:53First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:004.34:294.19:190.210:102.35:417:53First Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:283.85:104.710:100.511:341.55:407:54First Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:023.55:485.210:590.95:407:54Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:283.46:285.812:390.611:47 AM1.25:407:55Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:423.47:086.31:34-0.212:341.55:407:55Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:453.57:506.62:24-0.91:201.85:407:56Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:413.68:336.83:11-1.42:072.05:407:56Full Moon9Tue
10Wed10:323.79:166.73:57-1.62:542.15:407:57Full Moon10Wed
11Thu11:213.710:006.54:43-1.63:412.25:407:57Full Moon11Thu
12Fri12:103.75:28-1.44:292.35:407:58Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:593.76:12-1.05:202.55:407:58Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:503.76:57-0.66:182.65:407:58Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:165.02:423.87:41-0.17:292.75:407:59Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue1:074.43:324.08:250.48:572.65:407:59Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:103.84:184.29:080.910:342.35:407:59Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:333.24:584.49:511.311:551.85:408:00Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:132.95:344.710:341.75:418:00Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:452.96:075.012:531.211:17 AM2.05:418:00Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:563.06:405.31:370.712:002.35:418:00Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:473.17:145.62:140.212:422.45:418:00Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:283.37:495.82:48-0.21:222.55:428:01Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:043.48:256.13:22-0.52:012.55:428:01New Moon24Wed
25Thu10:383.59:026.23:56-0.82:402.55:428:01New Moon25Thu
26Fri11:123.59:406.34:31-0.93:202.45:428:01New Moon26Fri
27Sat11:483.610:206.25:07-1.04:032.45:438:01New Moon27Sat
28Sun12:263.75:44-0.94:502.45:438:01Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon1:063.96:22-0.75:452.45:448:01Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:494.17:01-0.36:532.45:448:01Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 7:47 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (53% illuminated). This places La Jolla, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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