La Jolla Tide Charts & Fishing
Wednesday, November 4 · NOAA station 9410230 (La Jolla (Scripps Pier))
Tides live · forecast as of 11:15 PM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
0.7 ft
▼ Falling · 0.3 ft/hr
Next high
6:23 AM
5.5 ft · in 7h 7m
Next low
11:55 PM
0.6 ft · in 39m
Wind
5 mph E
Light breeze
Fishing score
55 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4 | High | 5:54 AM | 5.1 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | Low | 12:00 PM | 1.3 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | High | 5:47 PM | 4.5 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | Low | 11:55 PM | 0.6 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 6:23 AM | 5.5 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 12:47 PM | 0.6 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 6:42 PM | 4.4 ft |
Today's Tide Times in La Jolla
Today in La Jolla, high tide arrives at 5:54 AM (5.1 ft) and again at 5:47 PM (4.5 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 12:00 PM (1.3 ft) and again at 11:55 PM (0.6 ft). That's a 4.5-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
The sun rises at 6:09 AM and sets at 4:55 PM, under a waning crescent (22% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 6:23 AM (5.5 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
52/ 100
Best windows today
- 7:30 AM – 9:30 AMVery Good
- 2:30 PM – 4:30 PMVery Good
strong incoming tide · dusk bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:09 AM
- Sunset
- 4:55 PM
Waning Crescent
22% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
Conditions
62°F
Clear
- Wind
- 5 mph Egusts 6
- Waves
- 4.1 ft @ 10s
- Water temp
- 75°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
74° / 60°
Very Good
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Thu, Nov 5
75° / 57°
Excellent
Best: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Fri, Nov 6
80° / 57°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sat, Nov 7
87° / 69°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sun, Nov 8
88° / 70°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Mon, Nov 9
86° / 72°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Tue, Nov 10
84° / 72°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for La Jolla
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 9410230; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayWed, Nov 4 |
| ↑ 6:09 AM↓ 4:55 PM |
| TomorrowThu, Nov 5 |
| ↑ 6:10 AM↓ 4:54 PM |
| Fri, Nov 6 |
| ↑ 6:11 AM↓ 4:53 PM |
| Sat, Nov 7 |
| ↑ 6:12 AM↓ 4:52 PM |
| Sun, Nov 8 |
| ↑ 6:13 AM↓ 4:51 PM |
| Mon, Nov 9 |
| ↑ 6:14 AM↓ 4:51 PM |
| Tue, Nov 10 |
| ↑ 6:15 AM↓ 4:50 PM |
What's Biting at La Jolla
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current CDFW regulations before keeping any fish.
Rockfish
Sebastes spp.
Season: April – December (check regs)
Baits: Shrimp flies, Metal jigs, Squid strips
Fish vertically over reef and kelp. Keep the bait just off bottom to dodge snags and hook quality grade.
California Yellowtail
Seriola dorsalis
Season: May – October
Baits: Live mackerel, Surface irons, Yo-yo jigs
Kelp lines and current seams. When birds work bait on the surface, throw the iron and wind fast.
Calico Bass
Paralabrax clathratus
Season: April – October
Baits: Weedless swimbaits, Live anchovies, Plastics
Cast tight to kelp stringers and boiler rocks. Moving water turns the kelp line into a feeding lane.
White Seabass
Atractoscion nobilis
Season: March – July
Baits: Live squid, Big swimbaits, Iron jigs
Find the squid, find the seabass. Fish structure and kelp edges at dawn, gray light, and tide swings.
California Halibut
Paralichthys californicus
Season: April – September
Baits: Live anchovies, Swimbaits, Hair raisers
Drag baits slowly along sandy bottom near structure edges. Slow retrieve — halibut ambush from below.
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La Jolla Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in La Jolla today?
High tide in La Jolla today is at 5:54 AM (5.1 ft) and again at 5:47 PM (4.5 ft), measured at NOAA station 9410230 (La Jolla (Scripps Pier)).
›What time is low tide in La Jolla today?
Low tide in La Jolla today is at 12:00 PM (1.3 ft) and again at 11:55 PM (0.6 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in La Jolla today?
Today's best fishing window at La Jolla is 2:30 PM–4:30 PM (rated Very Good, 77/100), driven by strong incoming tide, dusk bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in La Jolla in November?
In November, the most active species at La Jolla are Rockfish. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this La Jolla tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9410230 (La Jolla (Scripps Pier)) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About La Jolla
La Jolla's kelp forest is the most famous kayak fishery in California. Yellowtail patrol the kelp edge from spring through fall, white seabass ghost through in spring, and the underwater canyon brings deep water — and big marks — within a short paddle.