La Jolla Tide Charts & Fishing
Saturday, September 19 · NOAA station 9410230 (La Jolla (Scripps Pier))
Tides live · forecast as of 9:37 AM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
3.6 ft
· Slack water
Next high
4:26 PM
4.4 ft · in 6h 49m
Next low
12:31 AM
0.8 ft · in 14h 54m
Wind
5 mph NW
Light breeze
Fishing score
47 /100
Fair
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 19 | High | 4:26 PM | 4.4 ft |
| Sun, Sep 20 | Low | 12:31 AM | 0.8 ft |
| Sun, Sep 20 | High | 7:56 AM | 3.8 ft |
| Sun, Sep 20 | Low | 12:02 PM | 3.2 ft |
| Sun, Sep 20 | High | 5:43 PM | 4.7 ft |
Today's Tide Times in La Jolla
Today in La Jolla, high tide arrives at 4:26 PM (4.4 ft).
The sun rises at 6:35 AM and sets at 6:49 PM, under a first quarter (55% illuminated). With the moon near a quarter phase, tidal movement is on the mild side this week.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 12:31 AM (0.8 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
47/ 100
Best windows today
- 4:00 AM – 6:00 AMGood
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMVery Good
outgoing tide · dusk bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:35 AM
- Sunset
- 6:49 PM
First Quarter
55% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
Conditions
73°F
Partly cloudy
- Wind
- 5 mph NWgusts 6
- Waves
- 3.0 ft @ 10s
- Water temp
- 74°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
75° / 65°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sun, Sep 20
72° / 62°
Very Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Mon, Sep 21
76° / 65°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Tue, Sep 22
78° / 67°
Very Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Wed, Sep 23
79° / 68°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Thu, Sep 24
83° / 69°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Fri, Sep 25
83° / 71°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gear for These Conditions
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Terminal Tackle
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Terminal Tackle
MO's Bank Sinkers — 3 oz, 26-Pack
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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 4:26 PM (4.4 ft), measured at NOAA station 9410230 (La Jolla (Scripps Pier)).
›What time is low tide in La Jolla today?
The next low tide at La Jolla is shown live in the tide chart above.
›When is the best time to fish in La Jolla today?
Today's best fishing window at La Jolla is 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (rated Very Good, 72/100), driven by outgoing 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 September?
In September, the most active species at La Jolla are California Yellowtail, Calico Bass, California Halibut, 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.