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 4h 10m 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 - Sep 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:104.911:005.14:570.44:591.46:237:14Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:344.911:354.55:190.85:371.46:247:12Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:594.95:391.36:211.56:257:11Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:143.912:264.85:571.87:161.76:257:10Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:073.312:584.76:082.38:351.76:267:08Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:002.81:454.65:542.710:331.66:267:07Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:054.56:277:06Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:414.712:021.26:287:04Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon8:173.65:525.012:530.711:52 AM3.26:287:03Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:243.96:445.51:300.312:452.96:297:02Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:394.17:295.92:02-0.11:262.46:307:00Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:584.48:106.22:32-0.42:051.96:306:59Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:214.78:516.33:02-0.52:451.46:316:58New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:475.19:336.23:32-0.53:270.96:326:56New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:155.410:185.84:02-0.24:120.66:326:55New Moon15Sun
16Mon10:475.711:065.24:320.25:010.46:336:54Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:225.95:040.75:550.36:346:52Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:014.512:015.95:361.47:000.46:346:51Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:113.712:475.76:102.08:200.56:356:50First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:583.21:495.46:502.79:580.46:366:48First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:383.33:165.28:143.211:270.26:366:47First Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:593.74:525.210:443.26:376:45First Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:364.16:075.412:33-0.112:152.96:376:44Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:054.47:055.61:22-0.31:112.46:386:43Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:314.67:505.72:01-0.31:531.96:396:41Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:554.88:305.62:33-0.22:301.56:396:40Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:165.09:055.53:010.03:031.26:406:39Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:375.29:385.23:250.33:350.96:416:37Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:565.310:114.93:470.64:070.86:416:36Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:165.310:454.44:071.04:400.76:426:35Full Moon30Mon
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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