Tides Today & Tomorrow in La Jolla, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in La Jolla, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 57m at 5:34 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:405.410:185.03:350.34:03-0.56:165:45Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:224.710:495.04:210.34:310.16:155:46Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:073.911:204.95:090.44:550.86:145:47Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:003.16:040.65:151.56:135:48Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:242.57:140.85:212.06:125:49First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:344.48:580.96:105:49First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:384.110:510.76:095:50First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:234.07:393.211:560.311:042.96:085:51First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:504.27:423.412:370.06:075:52Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:474.57:523.51:08-0.36:055:52Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:284.98:043.712:342.11:34-0.46:045:53Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:045.18:193.91:051.71:58-0.56:035:54Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:365.38:364.21:351.32:20-0.56:025:55Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:095.38:554.42:060.92:41-0.46:005:55Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:425.19:164.72:390.63:03-0.25:595:56Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:174.89:394.93:150.33:250.15:585:57Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:554.310:045.13:540.23:470.55:565:58Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:393.710:345.24:380.14:091.05:555:58Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:343.111:095.15:310.14:301.55:545:59Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:582.56:390.24:482.05:526:00Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:140.25:516:01Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:114.79:580.05:506:01Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:594.76:343.311:12-0.510:272.75:486:02Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:324.96:543.712:04-0.85:476:03Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:415.27:184.112:46-1.05:466:03Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:355.57:444.512:341.41:22-1.05:446:04Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:235.58:104.91:200.71:55-0.95:436:05New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:075.38:375.22:030.22:25-0.65:426:06New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:495.09:045.42:44-0.22:52-0.15:406:06New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:314.59:305.43:24-0.43:180.45:396:07New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:133.99:575.34:05-0.43:420.95:386:08Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 8:49 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 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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