La Jolla Tides January 2026 | Tide Charts & Tables | CA

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Thu) January 1, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Thursday, January 1, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 1st, the sunrise is 6:51am-4:53pm and the tide times are L 12:03am 2'2" H 6:33am 6'8" L 2:03pm -1'6" H 8:41pm 3'7" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Fri) January 2, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Friday, January 2, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 2nd, the sunrise is 6:51am-4:54pm and the tide times are L 12:58am 2'1" H 7:22am 6'11" L 2:48pm -1'9" H 9:25pm 3'9" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Sat) January 3, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Saturday, January 3, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 3rd, the sunrise is 6:51am-4:55pm and the tide times are L 1:50am 2'0" H 8:10am 6'11" L 3:32pm -1'9" H 10:07pm 3'10" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Sun) January 4, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Sunday, January 4, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 4th, the sunrise is 6:52am-4:56pm and the tide times are L 2:41am 1'11" H 8:57am 6'9" L 4:14pm -1'6" H 10:49pm 4'0" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Mon) January 5, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Monday, January 5, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 5th, the sunrise is 6:52am-4:56pm and the tide times are L 3:32am 1'11" H 9:43am 6'4" L 4:56pm -1'2" H 11:32pm 4'1" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Tue) January 6, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Tuesday, January 6, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 6th, the sunrise is 6:52am-4:57pm and the tide times are L 4:27am 1'11" H 10:29am 5'8" L 5:36pm -0'7" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Wed) January 7, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Wednesday, January 7, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 7th, the sunrise is 6:52am-4:58pm and the tide times are H 12:16am 4'2" L 5:27am 2'0" H 11:17am 4'11" L 6:14pm -0'0" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Thu) January 8, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Thursday, January 8, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 8th, the sunrise is 6:52am-4:59pm and the tide times are H 1:02am 4'3" L 6:39am 2'1" H 12:10pm 4'0" L 6:52pm 0'7" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Fri) January 9, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Friday, January 9, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 9th, the sunrise is 6:52am-5:00pm and the tide times are H 1:50am 4'4" L 8:09am 2'0" H 1:21pm 3'3" L 7:30pm 1'3" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Sat) January 10, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Saturday, January 10, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 10th, the sunrise is 6:52am-5:01pm and the tide times are H 2:40am 4'6" L 9:52am 1'8" H 3:12pm 2'8" L 8:12pm 1'10" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Sun) January 11, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Sunday, January 11, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 11th, the sunrise is 6:52am-5:02pm and the tide times are H 3:31am 4'7" L 11:16am 1'1" H 5:31pm 2'7" L 9:08pm 2'3" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Mon) January 12, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Monday, January 12, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 12th, the sunrise is 6:52am-5:02pm and the tide times are H 4:21am 4'9" L 12:13pm 0'7" H 7:02pm 2'10" L 10:17pm 2'6" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Tue) January 13, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Tuesday, January 13, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 13th, the sunrise is 6:51am-5:03pm and the tide times are H 5:07am 5'0" L 12:54pm 0'1" H 7:49pm 3'1" L 11:19pm 2'7" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Wed) January 14, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Wednesday, January 14, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 14th, the sunrise is 6:51am-5:04pm and the tide times are H 5:49am 5'3" L 1:29pm -0'2" H 8:20pm 3'3" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Thu) January 15, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Thursday, January 15, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 15th, the sunrise is 6:51am-5:05pm and the tide times are L 12:08am 2'7" H 6:28am 5'6" L 2:01pm -0'6" H 8:45pm 3'4" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Fri) January 16, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Friday, January 16, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 16th, the sunrise is 6:51am-5:06pm and the tide times are L 12:48am 2'5" H 7:04am 5'8" L 2:30pm -0'8" H 9:08pm 3'6" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Sat) January 17, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Saturday, January 17, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 17th, the sunrise is 6:51am-5:07pm and the tide times are L 1:23am 2'3" H 7:38am 5'11" L 2:59pm -0'10" H 9:32pm 3'7" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Sun) January 18, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Sunday, January 18, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 18th, the sunrise is 6:50am-5:08pm and the tide times are L 1:57am 2'1" H 8:11am 6'0" L 3:28pm -0'11" H 9:57pm 3'8" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Mon) January 19, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Monday, January 19, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 19th, the sunrise is 6:50am-5:09pm and the tide times are L 2:32am 2'0" H 8:44am 6'0" L 3:56pm -0'11" H 10:24pm 3'9" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Tue) January 20, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Tuesday, January 20, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 20th, the sunrise is 6:50am-5:10pm and the tide times are L 3:09am 1'11" H 9:17am 5'10" L 4:23pm -0'9" H 10:52pm 3'11" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Wed) January 21, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Wednesday, January 21, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 21st, the sunrise is 6:49am-5:11pm and the tide times are L 3:51am 1'10" H 9:52am 5'6" L 4:51pm -0'5" H 11:22pm 4'1" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Thu) January 22, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Thursday, January 22, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 22nd, the sunrise is 6:49am-5:12pm and the tide times are L 4:38am 1'9" H 10:31am 4'11" L 5:19pm -0'0" H 11:55pm 4'4" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Fri) January 23, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Friday, January 23, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 23rd, the sunrise is 6:48am-5:13pm and the tide times are L 5:35am 1'9" H 11:16am 4'3" L 5:48pm 0'5" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Sat) January 24, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Saturday, January 24, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 24th, the sunrise is 6:48am-5:14pm and the tide times are H 12:33am 4'6" L 6:48am 1'7" H 12:15pm 3'5" L 6:18pm 1'0" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Sun) January 25, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Sunday, January 25, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 25th, the sunrise is 6:47am-5:15pm and the tide times are H 1:18am 4'9" L 8:24am 1'4" H 1:50pm 2'8" L 6:54pm 1'7" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Mon) January 26, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Monday, January 26, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 26th, the sunrise is 6:47am-5:15pm and the tide times are H 2:14am 5'0" L 10:09am 0'9" H 4:30pm 2'5" L 7:48pm 2'2" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Tue) January 27, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Tuesday, January 27, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 27th, the sunrise is 6:46am-5:16pm and the tide times are H 3:22am 5'3" L 11:29am 0'0" H 6:31pm 2'9" L 9:26pm 2'6" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Wed) January 28, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Wednesday, January 28, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 28th, the sunrise is 6:46am-5:17pm and the tide times are H 4:32am 5'7" L 12:27pm -0'7" H 7:24pm 3'1" L 11:01pm 2'6" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Thu) January 29, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Thursday, January 29, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 29th, the sunrise is 6:45am-5:18pm and the tide times are H 5:36am 6'0" L 1:15pm -1'2" H 8:01pm 3'6" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Fri) January 30, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Friday, January 30, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 30th, the sunrise is 6:45am-5:19pm and the tide times are L 12:11am 2'3" H 6:31am 6'4" L 1:58pm -1'6" H 8:35pm 3'9" .

La Jolla Tide Chart for (Sat) January 31, 2026

La Jolla tide chart for Saturday, January 31, 2026
La Jolla tides for Jan 31st, the sunrise is 6:44am-5:20pm and the tide times are L 1:07am 1'11" H 7:22am 6'7" L 2:37pm -1'7" H 9:07pm 4'0" .

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La Jolla Tide Table for January 2026

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- diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Sun Moon
1/1 N/A L 2'2" 12:03AM 4'6" H 6'8" 6:33AM 8'3" L -1'6" 2:03PM 5'2" H 3'7" 8:41PM 1'5" 06:51-16:53 15:02-05:14
1/2 1'5" L 2'1" 12:58AM 4'9" H 6'11" 7:22AM 8'9" L -1'9" 2:48PM 5'7" H 3'9" 9:25PM 1'9" 06:51-16:54 16:10-06:23
1/3 1'9" L 2'0" 1:50AM 4'11" H 6'11" 8:10AM 8'9" L -1'9" 3:32PM 5'8" H 3'10" 10:07PM 1'11" 06:51-16:55 17:24-07:23
1/4 1'11" L 1'11" 2:41AM 4'9" H 6'9" 8:57AM 8'4" L -1'6" 4:14PM 5'6" H 4'0" 10:49PM 2'0" 06:52-16:56 18:37-08:12
1/5 2'0" L 1'11" 3:32AM 4'5" H 6'4" 9:43AM 7'6" L -1'2" 4:56PM 5'3" H 4'1" 11:32PM 2'1" 06:52-16:56 19:46-08:52
1/6 2'1" L 1'11" 4:27AM 3'8" H 5'8" 10:29AM 6'4" L -0'7" 5:36PM 4'9" - - - - 06:52-16:57 20:52-09:25
1/7 4'9" H 4'2" 12:16AM 2'1" L 2'0" 5:27AM 2'10" H 4'11" 11:17AM 4'11" L -0'0" 6:14PM 4'3" 06:52-16:58 21:53-09:55
1/8 4'3" H 4'3" 1:02AM 2'2" L 2'1" 6:39AM 1'11" H 4'0" 12:10PM 3'5" L 0'7" 6:52PM 3'9" 06:52-16:59 22:52-10:21
1/9 3'9" H 4'4" 1:50AM 2'4" L 2'0" 8:09AM 1'2" H 3'3" 1:21PM 1'11" L 1'3" 7:30PM 3'2" 06:52-17:00 23:49-10:46
1/10 3'2" H 4'6" 2:40AM 2'10" L 1'8" 9:52AM 1'0" H 2'8" 3:12PM 0'10" L 1'10" 8:12PM 2'9" 06:52-17:01 00:00-11:12
1/11 2'9" H 4'7" 3:31AM 3'6" L 1'1" 11:16AM 1'5" H 2'7" 5:31PM 0'3" L 2'3" 9:08PM 2'6" 06:52-17:02 00:46-11:40
1/12 2'6" H 4'9" 4:21AM 4'2" L 0'7" 12:13PM 2'3" H 2'10" 7:02PM 0'3" L 2'6" 10:17PM 2'5" 06:52-17:02 01:44-12:11
1/13 2'5" H 5'0" 5:07AM 4'10" L 0'1" 12:54PM 2'11" H 3'1" 7:49PM 0'5" L 2'7" 11:19PM 2'7" 06:51-17:03 02:42-12:46
1/14 2'7" H 5'3" 5:49AM 5'5" L -0'2" 1:29PM 3'6" H 3'3" 8:20PM 0'7" - - - - 06:51-17:04 03:40-13:27
1/15 0'7" L 2'7" 12:08AM 2'10" H 5'6" 6:28AM 6'0" L -0'6" 2:01PM 3'11" H 3'4" 8:45PM 0'11" 06:51-17:05 04:37-14:15
1/16 0'11" L 2'5" 12:48AM 3'3" H 5'8" 7:04AM 6'5" L -0'8" 2:30PM 4'2" H 3'6" 9:08PM 1'2" 06:51-17:06 05:30-15:08
1/17 1'2" L 2'3" 1:23AM 3'7" H 5'11" 7:38AM 6'9" L -0'10" 2:59PM 4'5" H 3'7" 9:32PM 1'5" 06:51-17:07 06:18-16:07
1/18 1'5" L 2'1" 1:57AM 3'10" H 6'0" 8:11AM 7 L -0'11" 3:28PM 4'7" H 3'8" 9:57PM 1'8" 06:50-17:08 07:01-17:09
1/19 1'8" L 2'0" 2:32AM 4'0" H 6'0" 8:44AM 6'11" L -0'11" 3:56PM 4'8" H 3'9" 10:24PM 1'10" 06:50-17:09 07:38-18:11
1/20 1'10" L 1'11" 3:09AM 3'11" H 5'10" 9:17AM 6'7" L -0'9" 4:23PM 4'8" H 3'11" 10:52PM 2'1" 06:50-17:10 08:10-19:14
1/21 2'1" L 1'10" 3:51AM 3'7" H 5'6" 9:52AM 5'11" L -0'5" 4:51PM 4'7" H 4'1" 11:22PM 2'3" 06:49-17:11 08:40-20:16
1/22 2'3" L 1'9" 4:38AM 3'1" H 4'11" 10:31AM 5'0" L -0'0" 5:19PM 4'4" H 4'4" 11:55PM 2'6" 06:49-17:12 09:08-21:18
1/23 2'6" L 1'9" 5:35AM 2'5" H 4'3" 11:16AM 3'9" L 0'5" 5:48PM 4'1" - - - - 06:48-17:13 09:35-22:20
1/24 4'1" H 4'6" 12:33AM 2'10" L 1'7" 6:48AM 1'9" H 3'5" 12:15PM 2'4" L 1'0" 6:18PM 3'8" 06:48-17:14 10:03-23:25
1/25 3'8" H 4'9" 1:18AM 3'4" L 1'4" 8:24AM 1'3" H 2'8" 1:50PM 1'0" L 1'7" 6:54PM 3'4" 06:47-17:15 10:35-00:00
1/26 3'4" H 5'0" 2:14AM 4'2" L 0'9" 10:09AM 1'7" H 2'5" 4:30PM 0'3" L 2'2" 7:48PM 3'1" 06:47-17:15 11:11-00:33
1/27 3'1" H 5'3" 3:22AM 5'2" L 0'0" 11:29AM 2'8" H 2'9" 6:31PM 0'2" L 2'6" 9:26PM 3'1" 06:46-17:16 11:55-01:44
1/28 3'1" H 5'7" 4:32AM 6'3" L -0'7" 12:27PM 3'9" H 3'1" 7:24PM 0'7" L 2'6" 11:01PM 3'5" 06:46-17:17 12:47-02:56
1/29 3'5" H 6'0" 5:36AM 7'2" L -1'2" 1:15PM 4'8" H 3'6" 8:01PM 1'2" - - - - 06:45-17:18 13:49-04:05
1/30 1'2" L 2'3" 12:11AM 4'0" H 6'4" 6:31AM 7'11" L -1'6" 1:58PM 5'3" H 3'9" 8:35PM 1'9" 06:45-17:19 14:59-05:08
1/31 1'9" L 1'11" 1:07AM 4'7" H 6'7" 7:22AM 8'3" L -1'7" 2:37PM 5'8" H 4'0" 9:07PM N/A 06:44-17:20 16:12-06:01

La Jolla Textual Tide Table for January 2026


Jan 1st (Thu)
the sunrise is 6:51am-4:53pm and the tide times are L 12:03am 2'2" H 6:33am 6'8" L 2:03pm -1'6" H 8:41pm 3'7" .
Jan 2nd (Fri)
the sunrise is 6:51am-4:54pm and the tide times are L 12:58am 2'1" H 7:22am 6'11" L 2:48pm -1'9" H 9:25pm 3'9" .
Jan 3rd (Sat)
the sunrise is 6:51am-4:55pm and the tide times are L 1:50am 2'0" H 8:10am 6'11" L 3:32pm -1'9" H 10:07pm 3'10" .
Jan 4th (Sun)
the sunrise is 6:52am-4:56pm and the tide times are L 2:41am 1'11" H 8:57am 6'9" L 4:14pm -1'6" H 10:49pm 4'0" .
Jan 5th (Mon)
the sunrise is 6:52am-4:56pm and the tide times are L 3:32am 1'11" H 9:43am 6'4" L 4:56pm -1'2" H 11:32pm 4'1" .
Jan 6th (Tue)
the sunrise is 6:52am-4:57pm and the tide times are L 4:27am 1'11" H 10:29am 5'8" L 5:36pm -0'7" .
Jan 7th (Wed)
the sunrise is 6:52am-4:58pm and the tide times are H 12:16am 4'2" L 5:27am 2'0" H 11:17am 4'11" L 6:14pm -0'0" .
Jan 8th (Thu)
the sunrise is 6:52am-4:59pm and the tide times are H 1:02am 4'3" L 6:39am 2'1" H 12:10pm 4'0" L 6:52pm 0'7" .
Jan 9th (Fri)
the sunrise is 6:52am-5:00pm and the tide times are H 1:50am 4'4" L 8:09am 2'0" H 1:21pm 3'3" L 7:30pm 1'3" .
Jan 10th (Sat)
the sunrise is 6:52am-5:01pm and the tide times are H 2:40am 4'6" L 9:52am 1'8" H 3:12pm 2'8" L 8:12pm 1'10" .
Jan 11th (Sun)
the sunrise is 6:52am-5:02pm and the tide times are H 3:31am 4'7" L 11:16am 1'1" H 5:31pm 2'7" L 9:08pm 2'3" .
Jan 12th (Mon)
the sunrise is 6:52am-5:02pm and the tide times are H 4:21am 4'9" L 12:13pm 0'7" H 7:02pm 2'10" L 10:17pm 2'6" .
Jan 13th (Tue)
the sunrise is 6:51am-5:03pm and the tide times are H 5:07am 5'0" L 12:54pm 0'1" H 7:49pm 3'1" L 11:19pm 2'7" .
Jan 14th (Wed)
the sunrise is 6:51am-5:04pm and the tide times are H 5:49am 5'3" L 1:29pm -0'2" H 8:20pm 3'3" .
Jan 15th (Thu)
the sunrise is 6:51am-5:05pm and the tide times are L 12:08am 2'7" H 6:28am 5'6" L 2:01pm -0'6" H 8:45pm 3'4" .
Jan 16th (Fri)
the sunrise is 6:51am-5:06pm and the tide times are L 12:48am 2'5" H 7:04am 5'8" L 2:30pm -0'8" H 9:08pm 3'6" .
Jan 17th (Sat)
the sunrise is 6:51am-5:07pm and the tide times are L 1:23am 2'3" H 7:38am 5'11" L 2:59pm -0'10" H 9:32pm 3'7" .
Jan 18th (Sun)
the sunrise is 6:50am-5:08pm and the tide times are L 1:57am 2'1" H 8:11am 6'0" L 3:28pm -0'11" H 9:57pm 3'8" .
Jan 19th (Mon)
the sunrise is 6:50am-5:09pm and the tide times are L 2:32am 2'0" H 8:44am 6'0" L 3:56pm -0'11" H 10:24pm 3'9" .
Jan 20th (Tue)
the sunrise is 6:50am-5:10pm and the tide times are L 3:09am 1'11" H 9:17am 5'10" L 4:23pm -0'9" H 10:52pm 3'11" .
Jan 21st (Wed)
the sunrise is 6:49am-5:11pm and the tide times are L 3:51am 1'10" H 9:52am 5'6" L 4:51pm -0'5" H 11:22pm 4'1" .
Jan 22nd (Thu)
the sunrise is 6:49am-5:12pm and the tide times are L 4:38am 1'9" H 10:31am 4'11" L 5:19pm -0'0" H 11:55pm 4'4" .
Jan 23rd (Fri)
the sunrise is 6:48am-5:13pm and the tide times are L 5:35am 1'9" H 11:16am 4'3" L 5:48pm 0'5" .
Jan 24th (Sat)
the sunrise is 6:48am-5:14pm and the tide times are H 12:33am 4'6" L 6:48am 1'7" H 12:15pm 3'5" L 6:18pm 1'0" .
Jan 25th (Sun)
the sunrise is 6:47am-5:15pm and the tide times are H 1:18am 4'9" L 8:24am 1'4" H 1:50pm 2'8" L 6:54pm 1'7" .
Jan 26th (Mon)
the sunrise is 6:47am-5:15pm and the tide times are H 2:14am 5'0" L 10:09am 0'9" H 4:30pm 2'5" L 7:48pm 2'2" .
Jan 27th (Tue)
the sunrise is 6:46am-5:16pm and the tide times are H 3:22am 5'3" L 11:29am 0'0" H 6:31pm 2'9" L 9:26pm 2'6" .
Jan 28th (Wed)
the sunrise is 6:46am-5:17pm and the tide times are H 4:32am 5'7" L 12:27pm -0'7" H 7:24pm 3'1" L 11:01pm 2'6" .
Jan 29th (Thu)
the sunrise is 6:45am-5:18pm and the tide times are H 5:36am 6'0" L 1:15pm -1'2" H 8:01pm 3'6" .
Jan 30th (Fri)
the sunrise is 6:45am-5:19pm and the tide times are L 12:11am 2'3" H 6:31am 6'4" L 1:58pm -1'6" H 8:35pm 3'9" .
Jan 31st (Sat)
the sunrise is 6:44am-5:20pm and the tide times are L 1:07am 1'11" H 7:22am 6'7" L 2:37pm -1'7" H 9:07pm 4'0" .

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for La Jolla

Last updated: June 22, 2026, 6:07 AM

Marine Forecast (PZZ740)

PZZ740-222030-
Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out
to 10 nm-
1220 AM PDT Mon Jun 22 2026

.TODAY...Wind NW 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at
5 seconds and SW 3 ft at 14 seconds.
.TONIGHT...Wind W 10 kt in the evening...becoming variable less
than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 4 seconds and
SW 3 ft at 14 seconds.
.TUE...Wind NW 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at
4 seconds and SW 3 ft at 15 seconds.
.TUE NIGHT...Wind NW 10 kt in the evening... becoming variable
less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 4 seconds
and SW 3 ft at 16 seconds.
.WED...Wind W 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at
4 seconds and SW 3 ft at 17 seconds.
.WED NIGHT...Wind NW 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at
4 seconds and SW 3 ft at 17 seconds.
.THU...Wind variable less than 10 kt...becoming W 10 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds and
SW 3 ft at 16 seconds.
.THU NIGHT...Wind NW 10 kt in the evening... becoming variable
less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 4 seconds
and SW 3 ft at 15 seconds.
.FRI...Wind variable less than 10 kt...becoming W 10 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 4 seconds and
SW 3 ft at 15 seconds.
.FRI NIGHT...Wind variable less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave
Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and SW 3 ft at 14 seconds.

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Land Forecast (CAZ043)

TODAY: Mostly cloudy this morning...becoming mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 73 near the coast to 73 to 78 inland. Areas of winds west to 10 mph.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy in the evening...becoming mostly cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows 58 to 63. Areas of winds west to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning... becoming partly cloudy. Highs 71 to 75 near the coast to 76 to 81 inland. Areas of winds west to 10 mph.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 60 to 65. Areas of winds west to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning... becoming partly cloudy. Highs 73 to 77 near the coast to 77 to 82 inland. Areas of winds west to 10 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 59 to 65.

THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning... becoming partly cloudy. Highs 72 to 76 near the coast to 77 to 82 inland.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy. Lows 57 to 63.

FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 72 to 77 near the coast to 76 to 81 inland.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy. Lows 56 to 62.

SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 71 to 75 near the coast to 75 to 79 inland.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy in the evening...becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 57 to 63.

SUNDAY: Cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 70 to 74.

Last updated: June 22, 2026, 6:07 AM

Cardiff State Beach (San Elijo Lagoon) (Tide Pool)

Near Encinitas north of San Diego (about 30 minutes from downtown), Cardiff State Beach and adjacent San Elijo Lagoon outlet expose rocky reefs and tidal flats at low tide with anemones, crabs, small fish, barnacles, and occasional sea stars. The calm lagoon influence makes it gentle for families; combine with birdwatching or camping at nearby San Elijo State Beach. Easy access with parking and facilities - great for relaxed, educational outings.

Dike Rock (La Jolla) (Tide Pool)

Just south of Scripps Pier in La Jolla near San Diego, Dike Rock is renowned for some of Southern California's richest and most diverse tide pools, often with octopuses, sea hares, nudibranchs, sea stars, urchins, anemones, and small fish visible at low tide. Highly accessible from the beach with nearby parking; a favorite for photographers and experienced explorers - combine with La Jolla Cove for extended viewing. Protected area; minus tides reveal the best.

La Jolla (Guide)

La Jolla on the California Pacific coast is famous for excellent tide pooling during minus low tides best 1 to 2 hours before low especially at Dike Rock La Jolla Cove and Shell Beach. Snorkeling and kayaking are popular in the protected cove while kelp beds hold calico bass sheephead and other rockfish when moving water stirs bait. Check current CDFW regulations before heading out.

Boating and kayaking give access to nearshore waters but strong rip currents and slippery rocks are common at low tide. Always confirm current marine conditions in the NOAA NWS Forecast section displayed above.

Popular surf breaks and the scenic coastline offer excellent walking beachcombing and wildlife viewing with low tides revealing abundant tide pools and more shoreline.

La Jolla Cove (Tide Pool)

In the heart of La Jolla near San Diego, La Jolla Cove and its surrounding rocky shores (including La Jolla Shores and Dike Rock areas) are among California's most popular and accessible tidepool destinations - beloved for clear waters and abundant marine life. At low tide, the flat rock benches and pools reveal sea anemones, colorful sea stars, hermit crabs, urchins, mussels, octopuses, nudibranchs, small fish like sculpins, and frequent sea lion sightings nearby. Extremely family-friendly with easy access from beaches/parks, nearby amenities (restaurants, shops), and calm protected waters; one of the best spots for beginners and kids to explore safely. Arrive early during minus tides for crowds - wear water shoes for slippery rocks and respect the ecological reserve rules.

Shell Beach (La Jolla) (Tide Pool)

In La Jolla near San Diego (adjacent to the Children's Pool), Shell Beach's northern rocky shoreline features excellent tide pools with sea anemones, crabs, sea hares, small fish, urchins, and barnacles at low tide. Very accessible and family-oriented with nearby parks, seals, and calm waters; one of the most popular spots in San Diego for safe, urban tidepooling.

Swamis Beach (Tide Pool)

In Encinitas north of San Diego, Swami's Beach and its offshore reef create diverse tide pools at low tide with sea stars, anemones, urchins, crabs, nudibranchs, and small fish. Popular surf spot with rocky points; family-friendly with parking and trails - great for combining low-tide exploration with beach time.

California State Parks

California State Parks and beaches with coastal camping, reservations, day use fees, and famous tidepool locations

CDFW

California Department of Fish and Wildlife with current fishing regulations seasons bag size limits and area specific rules