Tides Today & Tomorrow in La Jolla, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in La Jolla, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 58m at 11:38 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:51 am (2.8 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 - Sep 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:363.75:415.612:210.111:25 AM3.16:247:13Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:094.06:455.81:16-0.212:412.76:247:12Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:364.37:345.91:59-0.41:322.36:257:10Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:004.58:166.02:34-0.42:131.96:267:09Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:234.78:525.93:04-0.32:491.66:267:08Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:444.99:265.73:30-0.13:221.36:277:06Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:055.09:585.33:530.23:551.16:287:05Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:255.110:304.94:140.64:281.06:287:04Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:465.211:034.44:341.05:031.06:297:02Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:085.211:403.94:521.45:411.16:307:01Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:315.15:071.86:261.26:307:00Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:253.411:58 AM5.05:172.27:251.46:316:58Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:382.912:344.85:092.68:591.56:316:57Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:324.610:551.36:326:56Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:174.66:336:54Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:053.64:554.812:050.910:46 AM3.46:336:53Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:533.86:005.212:480.512:043.06:346:52Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:024.16:515.61:220.112:522.46:356:50Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:194.57:375.91:52-0.21:351.86:356:49Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:404.98:216.02:22-0.32:171.26:366:48New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:065.49:065.92:52-0.23:010.66:376:46New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:345.89:535.63:220.03:460.16:376:45New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:066.210:425.03:520.44:34-0.26:386:43New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:406.311:374.44:230.95:27-0.36:396:42Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:196.34:551.56:27-0.26:396:41Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:443.712:046.15:292.17:380.16:406:39Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:203.31:005.66:072.79:070.36:416:38First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:503.32:215.27:153.210:390.26:416:37First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:233.74:045.09:563.311:520.16:426:35First Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:024.05:305.111:432.96:436:34First Quarter30Wed
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 2:44 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 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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