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

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La Jolla Tide Table for August 2026

View tide tables in a column-row format below, with a "diff" column to spot large tide height swings—great for anglers. Scroll down for a textual format, ideal for reading or sharing.

- diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Sun Moon
8/1 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/2 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/3 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/4 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/5 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/6 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/7 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/8 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/9 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/10 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/11 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/12 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/13 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/14 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/15 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/16 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/17 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/18 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/19 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/20 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/21 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/22 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/23 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/24 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/25 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/26 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/27 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/28 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/29 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/30 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/31 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM N/A 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11

La Jolla Textual Tide Table for August 2026


Aug 1st (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 2nd (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 3rd (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 4th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 5th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 6th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 7th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 8th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 9th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 10th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 11th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 12th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 13th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 14th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 15th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 16th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 17th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 18th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 19th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 20th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 21st (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 22nd (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 23rd (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 24th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 25th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 26th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 27th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 28th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 29th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 30th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 31st (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for La Jolla | Beach Hazards Statement

Last updated: June 21, 2026, 12:07 PM

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 21 at 2:49AM PDT until June 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Surf of 3 to 5 feet with local sets to 6 feet, highest
at southwest-facing beaches. High rip current risk and strong
longshore currents.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions generated by high rip
current risk and strong longshore currents.

Effective: June 21, 2026, 9:49 AM

Expires: June 21, 2026, 9:00 PM

Marine Forecast (PZZ740)

PZZ740-212130-
Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out
to 10 nm-
116 AM PDT Sun Jun 21 2026

.TODAY...Wind variable less than 10 kt...becoming W 10 kt this
afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and
SW 3 ft at 15 seconds.
.TONIGHT...Wind NW 10 kt in the evening...becoming variable less
than 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 4 seconds and SW
3 ft at 15 seconds.
.MON...Wind W 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at
5 seconds and SW 3 ft at 15 seconds.
.MON NIGHT...Wind W 10 kt in the evening...becoming variable less
than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds and
SW 3 ft at 17 seconds.
.TUE...Wind W 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at
4 seconds and SW 3 ft at 16 seconds.
.TUE NIGHT...Wind NW 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft
at 4 seconds and SW 3 ft at 16 seconds.
.WED...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 18 seconds.
.WED NIGHT...Wind NW 10 kt in the evening... becoming variable
less than 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 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 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.

$$

Land Forecast (CAZ043)

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy this evening...becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 55 to 61. Areas of winds west 10 mph this evening becoming light.

MONDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 68 to 73 near the coast to 72 to 76 inland. Areas of winds west to 10 mph.

MONDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy in the evening...becoming cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows 57 to 63. Areas of winds west to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

TUESDAY: Cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 71 to 74 near the coast to 75 to 79 inland. Areas of winds west to 10 mph.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy in the evening...becoming cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows 60 to 66. Areas of winds west 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

WEDNESDAY: Cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 72 to 77 near the coast to 76 to 81 inland.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 59 to 65.

THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 70 to 75 near the coast to 75 to 79 inland.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy. Lows 56 to 64.

FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 70 to 75 near the coast to 75 to 78 inland.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy. Lows 56 to 63.

SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 68 to 73 near the coast to 73 to 76 inland.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy in the evening...becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 57 to 64.

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 68 to 73.

Last updated: June 21, 2026, 12:07 PM

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

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