Tides Today & Tomorrow in La Jolla, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in La Jolla, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 49m at 9:17 am (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 4:30 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410230
Common Questions About Tides

La Jolla, CA Tides - May 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:434.18:385.52:400.02:220.76:007:31Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:254.19:095.73:17-0.52:540.85:597:31Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:094.19:425.93:56-0.83:281.05:597:32Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:553.910:205.94:38-1.04:041.25:587:33Full Moon4Sat
5Sun11:473.711:015.85:24-1.14:451.55:577:34Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:473.66:15-0.95:321.85:567:34Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:573.57:12-0.76:342.25:557:35Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:475.13:163.58:17-0.48:002.45:547:36Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:004.64:303.89:26-0.29:482.25:537:37Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:304.25:294.210:340.011:211.75:537:37Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:004.06:164.711:330.25:527:38Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:164.06:565.112:301.112:240.35:517:39Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:194.07:325.41:240.51:080.55:507:39Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:134.08:065.72:10-0.11:470.75:507:40Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:004.08:385.82:51-0.42:231.05:497:41New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:443.99:095.83:29-0.72:561.25:487:42New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:263.89:395.74:06-0.83:281.55:487:42New Moon17Fri
18Sat11:073.710:105.64:42-0.74:001.75:477:43New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:503.510:425.35:18-0.64:332.05:467:44Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:363.45:56-0.45:072.25:467:44Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:303.36:37-0.15:492.55:457:45Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:333.37:220.26:452.75:457:46Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:364.23:413.48:120.58:122.85:447:46First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:353.84:393.69:080.710:002.65:447:47First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:573.45:223.910:040.911:252.25:437:48First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:293.35:564.310:561.05:437:48First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:473.36:274.712:211.611:42 AM1.15:427:49Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:503.46:585.11:061.012:231.25:427:50Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:433.67:305.61:450.41:021.25:427:50Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:313.78:046.02:24-0.21:411.35:417:51Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:183.98:416.33:04-0.82:211.35:417:51Full Moon31Fri
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 12:53 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 39% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (39% illuminated). This places La Jolla, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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