Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : 2:50 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 47m at 10:40 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Jul 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:483.65:53-0.54:382.95:528:17Full Moon1Wed
2Thu1:223.76:23-0.45:202.95:528:17Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:543.86:53-0.16:102.95:538:17Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:244.07:220.17:112.95:538:17Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:434.52:554.37:520.58:242.75:548:16Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:414.03:294.68:230.99:522.25:548:16Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:583.44:095.08:591.411:201.65:558:16Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:433.04:555.59:441.85:558:16Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:322.95:445.912:300.810:43 AM2.25:568:16Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:023.16:366.41:290.011:48 AM2.55:568:15Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:073.47:306.82:23-0.712:502.65:578:15Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:563.68:247.13:12-1.21:512.65:578:15Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:403.89:157.23:59-1.52:502.55:588:14New Moon13Mon
14Tue11:224.010:047.04:45-1.63:472.45:598:14New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:044.25:28-1.44:442.35:598:13New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:474.46:10-1.05:432.26:008:13Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:304.66:50-0.56:472.26:018:12Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:345.22:124.77:270.17:572.16:018:12Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:314.42:564.98:030.89:182.06:028:11First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:413.63:425.08:391.410:551.76:038:11First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:183.04:325.19:182.06:038:10First Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:152.95:225.312:161.210:10 AM2.56:048:10First Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:033.06:115.41:160.811:17 AM2.86:058:09Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:043.36:585.62:040.412:202.96:058:08Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:393.57:415.82:450.01:142.96:068:08Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:073.68:225.93:21-0.22:012.86:078:07Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:333.78:586.03:53-0.42:432.76:088:06Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:593.89:326.14:23-0.53:212.66:088:05Full Moon28Tue
29Wed11:264.010:046.04:52-0.53:582.56:098:05Full Moon29Wed
30Thu11:524.110:375.75:19-0.34:362.46:108:04Full Moon30Thu
31Fri12:174.25:44-0.15:172.46:108:03Waning Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9411399)

Common Questions About Gaviota, CA Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Gaviota, CA?

The lowest tide this week in Gaviota, CA is -1.6 ft on Tuesday, Jul 14 at 4:45 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Gaviota, CA?

The highest tide this week in Gaviota, CA is 7.2 ft on Monday, Jul 13 at 9:15 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Gaviota, CA today?

Slack tide in Gaviota, CA is approximately 12:45 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Gaviota, CA?

Gaviota, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 1% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Gaviota, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Gaviota, CA?

Tide predictions for Gaviota, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Gaviota, CA?

Tide data for Gaviota, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9411399. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9411399.

What time is high tide in Gaviota, CA today?

High tides in Gaviota, CA today: 10:40 am (3.8 ft), 9:15 pm (7.2 ft). The 9:15 pm high of 7.2 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Gaviota, CA today?

Low tides in Gaviota, CA today: 3:59 am (-1.5 ft), 2:50 pm (2.5 ft). The 3:59 am low of -1.5 ft is a minus tide — water below the MLLW reference datum, which can expose tidepools, mudflats, and shellfish beds not normally accessible.

What is the tidal range in Gaviota, CA today?

Today's tidal range in Gaviota, CA is 8.7 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 5.6 ft, so today's swing is above-average.

What is the moon phase in Gaviota, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Gaviota, CA is New Moon (1% illuminated). This places Gaviota, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

What type of tides does Gaviota, CA have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Gaviota, CA has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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