Tides Today & Tomorrow in La Jolla, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in La Jolla, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:14 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 00m at 5:12 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410230
Common Questions About Tides

La Jolla, CA Tides - Sep 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:414.46:496.51:11-0.712:392.05:236:14Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat8:094.77:356.51:48-0.81:261.55:246:13Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:375.08:186.32:21-0.72:101.15:246:11Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:065.38:595.92:52-0.42:530.95:256:10Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:345.49:395.33:210.13:360.85:266:09Full Moon5Tue
6Wed10:025.510:214.73:480.64:190.85:266:08Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:305.411:064.04:131.25:050.95:276:06Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:595.34:341.85:581.15:276:05Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:033.411:31 AM5.04:492.37:091.35:286:04Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:502.912:134.84:422.88:531.45:296:02Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:244.510:351.25:296:01Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:134.511:350.85:306:00Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed7:083.74:354.710:503.35:315:58Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:123.95:305.112:150.511:40 AM2.95:315:57Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:234.16:115.412:450.312:162.55:325:55Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:374.36:485.61:110.112:492.05:335:54Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:544.67:235.71:350.11:221.65:335:53Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:124.97:595.61:580.11:571.15:345:51New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:345.38:365.42:210.22:330.85:355:50New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:585.69:165.02:450.53:130.55:355:49New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:255.810:014.53:100.93:570.35:365:47Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:555.910:543.93:351.34:470.35:375:46Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:315.94:011.85:480.35:375:45Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:043.311:15 AM5.74:282.37:070.55:385:43Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:033.012:175.54:552.88:440.45:395:42First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:505.210:110.25:395:41First Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:463.73:325.29:193.311:14-0.15:405:39First Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:134.14:515.510:552.75:415:38Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:404.55:525.612:02-0.311:54 AM2.15:415:37Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:064.96:425.712:41-0.312:421.55:425:35Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 9:13 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 66% 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 First Quarter (66% 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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