34.4683’ N, 120.2050’ W

Gaviota, CA

73°
H 79°
L 59°
WSW
8mph
High tide
3:12 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:01 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 25m at 3:12 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Apr 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:155.38:485.32:100.42:33-0.45:486:21Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:065.19:195.72:59-0.23:070.05:476:21Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:584.69:525.83:48-0.63:400.65:456:22Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:534.110:275.84:39-0.84:131.25:446:23Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:563.511:055.65:33-0.74:451.75:436:24Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:133.06:32-0.55:172.25:416:25Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:032.87:40-0.25:512.75:406:25Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:434.99:040.05:396:26Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:564.56:243.310:280.09:593.15:376:27Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:314.26:493.611:290.011:302.75:366:28Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:534.27:103.812:150.05:356:28Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:554.37:304.112:222.212:510.05:336:29Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:454.47:494.31:031.71:210.15:326:30Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:294.48:084.61:391.31:480.35:316:31Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:094.38:274.82:120.82:110.65:296:31Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:474.28:455.02:450.52:340.95:286:32New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:244.09:045.13:170.22:551.25:276:33New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:033.79:255.23:500.03:151.65:266:34New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:453.59:475.34:26-0.23:331.95:246:35New Moon19Sun
20Mon11:363.210:145.25:05-0.23:482.35:236:35Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:432.95:50-0.24:002.55:226:36Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:305.06:44-0.15:216:37Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:490.05:206:38First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:344.89:05-0.15:196:39First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:004.65:453.610:15-0.210:082.95:176:39First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:374.56:084.111:09-0.211:272.25:166:40First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:014.56:354.611:54-0.25:156:41Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:124.67:045.212:261.412:350.05:146:42Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:154.57:365.71:180.51:130.35:136:42Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:144.48:086.12:07-0.31:500.75:126:43Full Moon30Thu
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 49% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (49% illuminated). This places Gaviota, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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