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 5h 19m 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 - Apr 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:003.410:245.14:48-0.24:021.55:376:08Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:572.810:524.85:350.04:172.05:356:09Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:402.56:340.34:072.45:346:10Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:570.65:336:11First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:184.010:430.66:317:11First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:113.77:503.311:580.411:462.96:307:12First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:023.87:513.512:440.26:297:13First Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:094.18:003.712:372.41:170.16:287:13Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:564.48:124.01:121.91:430.06:267:14Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:364.58:274.31:441.42:07-0.16:257:15Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:134.68:454.72:170.82:300.06:247:15Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:514.69:065.12:500.32:530.26:237:16Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:304.49:305.43:26-0.23:170.46:217:17Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:124.19:575.74:05-0.53:420.86:207:18Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:593.810:275.84:47-0.74:081.26:197:18Full Moon15Wed
16Thu11:533.311:025.75:34-0.84:351.66:187:19Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:032.96:30-0.75:042.06:167:20Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:482.77:38-0.55:372.56:157:21Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:415.19:01-0.46:147:21Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:044.76:093.310:26-0.49:522.96:137:22Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:494.56:413.711:33-0.511:372.36:127:23Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:204.57:104.212:25-0.56:117:23Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:294.67:374.612:421.61:07-0.46:107:24Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:264.68:045.11:330.91:43-0.26:087:25Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:164.58:315.42:170.22:140.16:077:26Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:024.38:575.62:58-0.32:430.56:067:26New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:464.09:235.83:37-0.63:090.96:057:27New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:303.79:495.74:15-0.83:341.36:047:28New Moon28Tue
29Wed11:153.410:155.64:53-0.73:581.76:037:29New Moon29Wed
30Thu12:053.15:32-0.64:202.16:027:29Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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