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La Jolla Tide Table for May 2027

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
5/1 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
5/2 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
5/3 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
5/4 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
5/5 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
5/6 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
5/7 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
5/8 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
5/9 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
5/10 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
5/11 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
5/12 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
5/13 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
5/14 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
5/15 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
5/16 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
5/17 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
5/18 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
5/19 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
5/20 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
5/21 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
5/22 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
5/23 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
5/24 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
5/25 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
5/26 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
5/27 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
5/28 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
5/29 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
5/30 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
5/31 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 May 2027


May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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"
May 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 22, 2026, 12:06 PM

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 22 at 12:03PM PDT until June 25 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Surf of 4 to 6 feet with strong rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions. Localized minor tidal
overflow possible Wednesday and Thursday evening during high
tide where surf heights are 6 feet.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...3 ft 15-19 second south swell from 190-210
degrees.

Effective: June 22, 2026, 7:03 PM

Expires: June 23, 2026, 5:15 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.

$$

Land Forecast (CAZ043)

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy this evening...becoming mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 56 to 62. Areas of winds west to 10 mph this evening becoming light.

TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 70 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. Lows 59 to 65. Areas of winds west 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

WEDNESDAY: Cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 72 to 76 near the coast to 76 to 80 inland. Areas of winds west to 10 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy in the evening...becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 58 to 65. Areas of winds west 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

THURSDAY: Cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 71 to 74 near the coast to 75 to 79 inland.

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

FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 70 to 74 near the coast to 74 to 77 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.

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

SUNDAY: Cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 69 to 73.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 56 to 61.

MONDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 70 to 74.

Last updated: June 22, 2026, 12:06 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

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CDFW

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