Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 37m at 2:15 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:11 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Oct 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:223.64:145.210:013.26:556:45Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:014.05:405.212:030.111:50 AM2.86:566:44Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:354.56:505.312:540.012:582.16:566:43Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:075.07:515.31:380.01:541.46:576:41Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:385.48:465.32:170.22:430.86:586:40Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:095.89:365.02:530.43:300.36:596:38New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:406.010:234.73:260.84:140.06:596:37New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:106.111:104.43:581.24:57-0.27:006:36New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:396.04:281.75:41-0.17:016:34Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:004.011:09 AM5.84:562.16:270.17:026:33Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:593.611:41 AM5.55:222.57:170.37:026:32Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:113.312:175.15:442.98:140.67:036:30Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:034.89:250.87:046:29First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:074.510:420.97:056:28First Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:473.63:354.210:113.511:410.87:066:27First Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:013.95:044.211:563.17:066:25First Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:174.26:104.312:240.812:462.67:076:24Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:374.57:044.412:580.81:262.07:086:23Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:574.87:534.41:280.82:031.47:096:22Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:195.28:394.51:570.92:390.97:106:20Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:425.59:224.42:251.13:150.37:116:19Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:075.810:064.32:531.33:52-0.17:126:18Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:346.110:514.13:211.64:32-0.47:126:17Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:056.211:423.83:501.95:16-0.67:136:16Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:396.34:192.26:04-0.67:146:15Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:423.611:19 AM6.14:522.56:59-0.57:156:14Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:553.411:07 AM5.94:322.87:00-0.36:165:13Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:213.412:085.55:353.18:07-0.16:175:11Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:423.61:265.07:203.29:190.06:185:10Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:374.03:004.69:292.910:210.26:195:09Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:184.54:314.411:022.311:130.46:195:08Third Quarter31Thu
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 5:43 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 74% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (74% illuminated). This places Gaviota, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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