34.4683’ N, 120.2050’ W

Gaviota, CA

70°
H 80°
L 62°
SW
8mph
Low tide
3:05 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 02m at 3:05 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:06 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:00 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Feb 1893

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:156.110:573.93:061.84:27-1.46:585:31Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:565.711:324.03:541.75:02-1.06:575:32Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:375.14:421.75:33-0.46:565:33Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:064.011:18 AM4.45:331.76:020.16:555:34Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:404.112:033.76:281.76:280.76:555:35Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:134.112:583.07:321.76:521.36:545:36Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:504.12:232.59:001.57:131.86:535:37Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:364.24:562.310:431.27:322.26:525:38Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:324.311:530.76:515:39Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:334.58:082.812:420.26:505:40Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:284.78:263.01:23-0.26:495:40Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:185.08:463.21:58-0.66:485:41Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:025.39:083.412:482.42:30-0.96:475:42Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:425.69:323.61:312.13:00-1.06:465:43Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:195.79:563.82:111.93:29-1.16:455:44New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:565.710:214.02:511.73:57-1.06:445:45New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:345.510:474.23:321.44:26-0.86:435:46New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:155.111:154.44:161.24:54-0.36:425:47Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:004.511:474.65:061.05:230.26:415:48Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:553.86:030.85:520.86:395:49Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:244.81:043.17:100.76:221.36:385:50Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:104.92:482.58:340.56:551.96:375:51First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:085.05:162.510:160.17:482.46:365:52First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:225.17:012.811:37-0.49:572.66:355:52First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:415.37:453.212:39-0.86:345:53Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:515.58:173.51:29-1.16:325:54Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:515.78:473.812:412.12:12-1.36:315:55Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:435.89:164.01:361.82:49-1.26:305:56Full Moon28Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9411399)

Common Questions About Gaviota, CA Tides

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

Gaviota, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 4% 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 is the moon phase in Gaviota, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Gaviota, CA is Waning Crescent (4% illuminated). This places Gaviota, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

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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