Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:49 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 31m at 7:21 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (82% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Feb 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:124.81:482.88:060.96:581.46:585:30First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:045.03:522.49:460.67:421.96:575:31First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:085.26:032.511:150.09:052.36:565:32First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:195.47:232.912:22-0.66:565:33Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:275.78:073.21:16-1.06:555:34Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:285.98:413.512:042.32:02-1.36:545:35Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:226.09:133.81:062.02:42-1.46:535:36Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:106.09:444.02:001.73:18-1.36:525:37Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:525.810:144.12:471.53:51-1.16:515:38Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:315.510:444.23:311.34:21-0.76:505:39Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:095.011:124.34:141.24:49-0.36:495:40Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:474.411:404.34:581.25:140.36:485:41Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:273.85:431.25:370.86:475:42Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:084.312:123.26:331.35:561.36:465:43Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:394.31:132.67:351.36:101.76:455:44Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:174.23:152.29:071.26:092.16:445:45Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:084.210:520.96:435:45Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:194.311:560.56:425:46Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:324.58:002.912:410.16:415:47Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:324.88:103.21:18-0.36:405:48Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:235.18:283.412:112.41:50-0.66:395:49Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:085.48:493.712:592.12:20-0.96:385:50Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:495.69:114.01:421.72:48-0.96:365:51New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:305.69:354.32:241.33:17-0.86:355:52New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:105.410:014.63:070.93:46-0.66:345:53New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:535.110:304.93:510.64:15-0.26:335:54New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:404.511:025.14:400.34:440.36:325:55Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:343.811:405.25:340.25:140.96:305:55Waxing Crescent28Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9411399)

Common Questions About Gaviota, CA Tides

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

Slack tide in Gaviota, CA is approximately 11:05 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 82% 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 Waxing Gibbous (82% 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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