Encinitas, CA Tide Chart & Tide Times

California · NOAA station La Jolla (Scripps Institution Wharf) (12.7 mi) · updated Oct 23, 2026

Sat, Oct 24: High tide 8:16 AM (5.7 ft) and 8:52 PM (4.6 ft); low tide 2:01 AM (0.8 ft) and 2:47 PM (0.1 ft).

Tide todayHigh 8:16 AM · High 8:52 PMLow 2:01 AM · Low 2:47 PM
Today's range5.6 ft0.1 → 5.7 ft (MLLW)
Water levelLoading…NOAA gauge 9410230
Waves (buoy)Loading…NDBC 46274
Water temp (buoy)Loading… 
WindLoading…   
Sun7:00 AM – 6:05 PMFirst light 6:35 AM · Last light 6:30 PM

Water level: NOAA CO-OPS station 9410230 (preliminary, MLLW). Buoy: NOAA NDBC 46274 (Leucadia Nearshore, CA (262)), 3 mi away. Buoy readings are recent observations, not a surf forecast. Wind: observed at NOAA CO-OPS station 9410230 (La Jolla), 13 mi away; forecast from the NOAA National Weather Service (api.weather.gov).

Encinitas tides — next 3 days

Shaded = night · heights in feet above MLLW · local time

YesterdayFri, Oct 23
6 AMNoon6 PM1:35a · 0.7′7:53a · 5.3′2:09p · 0.7′8:09p · 4.7′
  • Low 1:35 AM 0.7 ft
  • High 7:53 AM 5.3 ft
  • Low 2:09 PM 0.7 ft
  • High 8:09 PM 4.7 ft

First light 6:34 AMSunrise 6:59 AMSunset 6:06 PMLast light 6:31 PM

TodaySat, Oct 24
6 AMNoon6 PM2:01a · 0.8′8:16a · 5.7′2:47p · 0.1′8:52p · 4.6′
  • Low 2:01 AM 0.8 ft
  • High 8:16 AM 5.7 ft
  • Low 2:47 PM 0.1 ft
  • High 8:52 PM 4.6 ft

First light 6:35 AMSunrise 7:00 AMSunset 6:05 PMLast light 6:30 PM

TomorrowSun, Oct 25
6 AMNoon6 PM2:28a · 1.0′8:43a · 6.1′3:27p · -0.4′9:38p · 4.4′
  • Low 2:28 AM 1.0 ft
  • High 8:43 AM 6.1 ft
  • Low 3:27 PM -0.4 ft
  • High 9:38 PM 4.4 ft

First light 6:35 AMSunrise 7:01 AMSunset 6:04 PMLast light 6:29 PM

MondayMon, Oct 26
6 AMNoon6 PM2:57a · 1.3′9:13a · 6.4′4:10p · -0.7′10:27p · 4.1′
  • Low 2:57 AM 1.3 ft
  • High 9:13 AM 6.4 ft
  • Low 4:10 PM -0.7 ft
  • High 10:27 PM 4.1 ft

First light 6:36 AMSunrise 7:02 AMSunset 6:03 PMLast light 6:28 PM

TuesdayTue, Oct 27
6 AMNoon6 PM3:28a · 1.7′9:47a · 6.6′4:57p · -0.8′11:23p · 3.8′
  • Low 3:28 AM 1.7 ft
  • High 9:47 AM 6.6 ft
  • Low 4:57 PM -0.8 ft
  • High 11:23 PM 3.8 ft

First light 6:37 AMSunrise 7:03 AMSunset 6:02 PMLast light 6:27 PM

Today's tide windows

  • ▲ Rising 2:01 AM → 8:16 AM 0.8 → 5.7 ft
  • ▼ Falling 8:16 AM → 2:47 PM 5.7 → 0.1 ft
  • ▲ Rising 2:47 PM → 8:52 PM 0.1 → 4.6 ft
  • ▼ Falling 8:52 PM → 2:28 AM (next day) 4.6 → 1.0 ft

From NOAA high/low predictions for station 9410230.

Planning around the tide

  • Surfing: many breaks work best at a particular stage of the tide, and a spot can change a lot between low and high. Use the rising and falling windows above to time a session, and pair them with a swell and wind forecast.
  • Fishing: many anglers plan around moving water in the hours either side of a high or low tide. This week's biggest high is Tue, Oct 27 at 9:47 AM (6.6 ft).
  • Beachcombing & tide pools: the lowest tides expose the most beach. This week's lowest predicted tide is Tue, Oct 27 at 4:57 PM (-0.8 ft). Today's daylight low: 2:47 PM.

Predictions are astronomical and don't include wind, waves, or storm surge. Not for navigation.

Encinitas tide table & sun times — next 8 days

Fri, Oct 23Sun 6:59 AM – 6:06 PMLow 1:35 AM
0.67 ft		High 7:53 AM
5.27 ft		Low 2:09 PM
0.73 ft		High 8:09 PM
4.68 ft
Sat, Oct 24Sun 7:00 AM – 6:05 PMLow 2:01 AM
0.81 ft		High 8:16 AM
5.73 ft		Low 2:47 PM
0.13 ft		High 8:52 PM
4.59 ft
Sun, Oct 25Sun 7:01 AM – 6:04 PMLow 2:28 AM
1.04 ft		High 8:43 AM
6.14 ft		Low 3:27 PM
-0.37 ft		High 9:38 PM
4.41 ft
Mon, Oct 26Sun 7:02 AM – 6:03 PMLow 2:57 AM
1.33 ft		High 9:13 AM
6.44 ft		Low 4:10 PM
-0.70 ft		High 10:27 PM
4.13 ft
Tue, Oct 27Sun 7:03 AM – 6:02 PMLow 3:28 AM
1.67 ft		High 9:47 AM
6.59 ft		Low 4:57 PM
-0.83 ft		High 11:23 PM
3.79 ft
Wed, Oct 28Sun 7:04 AM – 6:01 PMLow 4:01 AM
2.03 ft		High 10:26 AM
6.55 ft		Low 5:51 PM
-0.77 ft
Thu, Oct 29Sun 7:04 AM – 6:00 PMHigh 12:29 AM
3.47 ft		Low 4:38 AM
2.40 ft		High 11:11 AM
6.30 ft		Low 6:53 PM
-0.56 ft
Fri, Oct 30Sun 7:05 AM – 5:59 PMHigh 1:54 AM
3.29 ft		Low 5:24 AM
2.77 ft		High 12:05 PM
5.88 ft		Low 8:05 PM
-0.31 ft
Sat, Oct 31Sun 7:06 AM – 5:58 PMHigh 3:39 AM
3.38 ft		Low 6:43 AM
3.10 ft		High 1:16 PM
5.37 ft		Low 9:22 PM
-0.12 ft

Tide times and heights (ft, MLLW) are NOAA predictions for station 9410230; first light (civil dawn), sunrise, sunset and last light (civil dusk) are calculated for Encinitas with the NOAA solar equations. Times are local.

About Encinitas

Encinitas is a city in San Diego County, California, on the Pacific coast in northern San Diego County.

Tide station used
La Jolla (Scripps Institution Wharf), CA (NOAA 9410230, reference (harmonic) station)
Distance to station
12.7 miles
County
San Diego County
Coordinates
33.0506, -117.2636 (US Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer internal point (Encinitas city, GEOID 0622678))
Time zone
America/Los_Angeles

Station chosen by distance from the coordinates above. Encinitas is 12.7 miles from this station, so tide times at a particular beach can differ from these predictions; use them as a guide.

FAQ

When is high tide today in Encinitas, CA?

On Sat, Oct 24, predicted high tide for Encinitas (NOAA station La Jolla (Scripps Institution Wharf)) is at 8:16 AM (5.7 ft), 8:52 PM (4.6 ft) local time.

When is low tide today in Encinitas, CA?

On Sat, Oct 24, predicted low tide for Encinitas is at 2:01 AM (0.8 ft), 2:47 PM (0.1 ft) local time.

Which tide station is used for Encinitas?

NOAA CO-OPS station 9410230 (La Jolla (Scripps Institution Wharf), CA), a reference (harmonic) station, about 12.7 miles from the Encinitas reference point. Heights are in feet above Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW).

What time is sunrise and sunset in Encinitas today?

On Sat, Oct 24, first light (civil dawn) is about 6:35 AM, sunrise 7:00 AM, sunset 6:05 PM and last light (civil dusk) 6:30 PM local time (calculated).

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