Tides Today & Tomorrow in La Jolla, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in La Jolla, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 33m at 6:13 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 12:46 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410230
Common Questions About Tides

La Jolla, CA Tides - Aug 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:044.310:076.44:37-0.93:572.06:027:47Full Moon1Thu
2Fri11:374.310:456.05:11-0.64:382.06:037:46Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:094.45:43-0.25:212.06:047:46Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:414.46:130.26:072.16:047:45Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:154.46:420.87:002.26:057:44Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:414.11:514.47:081.38:092.26:067:43Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:343.52:334.57:341.99:452.16:067:42Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:102.93:254.68:002.311:321.76:077:41Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:222.84:264.78:372.86:087:40Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat8:073.15:275.012:421.210:22 AM3.06:097:39Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun8:363.46:205.31:280.711:52 AM3.16:097:38Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:573.67:065.72:040.212:502.96:107:37Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:183.87:486.12:37-0.21:352.76:117:36Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:414.08:276.43:08-0.52:152.46:117:35New Moon14Wed
15Thu10:064.29:066.63:39-0.72:552.16:127:34New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:334.49:466.54:10-0.83:361.86:137:33New Moon16Fri
17Sat11:024.610:276.34:42-0.74:201.66:137:32New Moon17Sat
18Sun11:344.811:115.85:14-0.45:081.46:147:31Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:105.15:460.16:041.36:157:29Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:005.012:495.26:190.77:101.36:157:28Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:004.21:355.36:541.38:331.26:167:27First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:253.42:335.47:342.010:131.06:177:26First Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:393.13:445.58:302.611:450.56:177:25First Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:513.35:025.610:103.06:187:24First Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:543.76:125.912:530.011:50 AM3.06:197:22Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:324.07:096.11:45-0.412:592.76:197:21Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:034.27:586.32:27-0.61:512.36:207:20Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:314.48:406.33:04-0.72:332.06:217:19Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:574.69:186.23:36-0.63:111.76:217:17Full Moon29Thu
30Fri10:224.79:535.94:06-0.43:471.56:227:16Full Moon30Fri
31Sat10:464.810:265.54:320.04:231.46:237:15Full Moon31Sat
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 9:29 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 15% 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 (15% 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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