Tides Today & Tomorrow in La Jolla, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in La Jolla, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 37m at 7:12 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:54 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410230
Common Questions About Tides

La Jolla, CA Tides - May 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:074.67:515.11:161.01:27-0.26:017:30Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:024.78:205.72:030.12:020.06:007:31Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:544.68:536.12:49-0.62:360.35:597:32Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:474.49:276.43:35-1.23:110.75:587:33Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:414.010:056.44:24-1.53:461.25:577:33Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:403.710:456.25:14-1.54:241.65:567:34Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:483.36:08-1.35:042.15:557:35Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:113.27:09-1.05:542.55:547:36Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:215.33:513.28:17-0.67:132.95:547:36Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:274.75:143.59:31-0.39:252.95:537:37Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:564.26:043.810:400.011:152.65:527:38Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:313.96:384.111:370.15:517:38Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:473.87:054.412:232.012:220.35:507:39Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:473.87:284.61:101.512:570.55:507:40Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:353.87:484.91:481.01:250.85:497:41Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:183.78:085.12:210.51:501.15:487:41Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:583.68:285.42:520.12:131.35:487:42Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:363.58:515.53:23-0.22:351.65:477:43New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:153.49:155.63:55-0.42:581.85:467:43New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:573.39:425.64:29-0.63:222.05:467:44New Moon20Mon
21Tue11:433.110:125.65:05-0.63:472.25:457:45New Moon21Tue
22Wed12:373.05:46-0.54:132.45:457:46Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:452.96:33-0.44:432.75:447:46Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:113.07:26-0.25:302.95:447:47Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:164.94:233.28:25-0.17:133.15:437:48First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:234.55:043.69:260.09:252.95:437:48First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:514.25:354.010:220.111:022.35:437:49First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:234.06:054.611:120.35:427:49First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:453.96:365.212:111.511:56 AM0.55:427:50Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:553.97:105.71:060.612:380.75:417:51Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:593.97:456.31:57-0.21:181.05:417:51Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 10:03 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 24% 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 Waxing Crescent (24% 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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