Tides Today & Tomorrow in La Jolla, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in La Jolla, CA.
Next low tide : 5:10 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 39m at 12:05 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410230
Common Questions About Tides

La Jolla, CA Tides - Sep 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:144.18:075.92:43-0.12:042.36:237:14Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue9:324.38:426.13:09-0.22:371.96:247:13New Moon2Tue
3Wed9:524.59:166.13:34-0.33:111.66:247:11New Moon3Wed
4Thu10:144.89:515.93:59-0.23:471.36:257:10New Moon4Thu
5Fri10:395.010:295.54:240.04:271.16:267:09New Moon5Fri
6Sat11:065.311:115.04:490.45:121.06:267:07Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:365.45:150.96:030.96:277:06Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:004.312:115.55:411.47:060.96:287:05Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:053.512:545.56:082.08:300.96:287:03First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:533.01:545.46:362.610:140.76:297:02First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:215.311:430.36:307:01First Quarter11Thu
12Fri7:183.54:555.510:213.36:306:59First Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:473.96:105.812:45-0.212:032.96:316:58Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun8:144.37:096.11:33-0.51:052.46:316:57Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon8:414.67:586.22:13-0.61:541.86:326:55Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue9:084.98:426.22:48-0.62:371.36:336:54Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:345.29:235.93:20-0.43:181.06:336:53Full Moon17Wed
18Thu10:005.410:025.53:48-0.13:570.76:346:51Full Moon18Thu
19Fri10:265.510:415.04:150.44:370.76:356:50Full Moon19Fri
20Sat10:515.511:214.44:390.95:170.76:356:48Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:165.45:011.56:000.86:366:47Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:063.811:42 AM5.25:192.06:501.06:376:46Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue1:053.312:105.05:292.57:561.26:376:44Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:474.79:371.36:386:43Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:554.411:191.16:396:42Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:564.36:396:40Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat7:573.85:254.612:210.811:56 AM3.36:406:39Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun8:014.06:214.91:000.512:412.96:416:38Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon8:114.27:055.21:310.31:152.46:416:36Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue8:264.57:435.51:580.11:481.96:426:35Waning Crescent30Tue
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 2:37 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 8% 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 (8% 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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