Shell Beach (La Jolla)

Coast, La Jolla, San Diego County. We calculate high and low water here from an ocean tide model — accurate to about 5 cm on open coasts, considerably less in tidal flats and river mouths. This spot is listed by an authority but is not designated as a bathing water — there are no water samples and no classification.

Common questions about this spot

How warm is the water?

Water temperature 24.1 °C — NOAA Geo-Polar Blended (5 km), measured 03/11/2026 04:00.

When is high and low tide?

Low tide at 12:40, High tide at 18:40 (Local time at the spot).

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