Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : 1:12 pm (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 25m at 9:11 am (3.7 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 - May 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:113.26:23-0.35:012.56:107:44Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:153.17:05-0.15:242.86:097:45Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:333.07:520.15:533.06:087:46Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:364.64:573.28:430.37:063.16:077:47Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:304.25:383.49:400.59:153.16:067:48Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:413.96:033.710:360.611:152.86:057:48Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:093.76:264.011:240.76:047:49Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:323.66:504.412:202.212:040.86:047:50Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:413.67:154.91:071.512:411.06:037:51Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:433.77:435.41:500.81:171.16:027:52Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:403.88:155.82:320.11:531.46:017:52Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:333.88:496.23:14-0.62:301.66:007:53New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:243.89:266.53:58-1.13:071.85:597:54New Moon13Mon
14Tue11:173.710:056.64:44-1.43:462.15:597:55New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:143.65:32-1.54:292.35:587:55New Moon15Wed
16Thu1:173.56:24-1.45:182.55:577:56Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:223.67:19-1.26:222.75:567:57Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:335.73:283.78:15-0.87:452.85:567:58Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:395.14:284.09:14-0.49:272.75:557:58First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:584.45:194.410:130.011:132.25:547:59First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:293.96:024.911:090.45:548:00First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:563.76:415.312:301.511:59 AM0.85:538:01Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:133.57:185.61:290.812:421.25:538:01Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:203.57:535.82:180.21:221.55:528:02Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:163.58:265.93:02-0.22:001.85:528:03Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:053.58:576.03:42-0.52:352.15:518:03Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:493.59:285.94:19-0.73:092.35:518:04Full Moon27Mon
28Tue11:333.59:575.84:54-0.73:412.55:508:05Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:183.45:30-0.64:112.75:508:05Full Moon29Wed
30Thu1:063.46:07-0.54:432.85:498:06Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri1:543.46:43-0.35:183.05:498:07Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 11:11 am — 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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