Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:36 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 13m at 5:33 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Sep 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:274.01:175.66:461.88:300.76:347:26Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:483.42:125.47:272.39:560.86:357:25First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:413.23:195.28:222.811:260.76:357:24First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:333.44:395.110:013.16:367:22First Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:373.65:515.112:330.511:47 AM3.06:377:21First Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:143.96:495.31:240.312:522.76:377:19Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:414.17:385.42:050.21:402.46:387:18Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:054.38:205.42:380.22:202.16:397:17Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:274.58:575.43:070.32:561.86:407:15Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:494.79:325.33:330.43:301.56:407:14Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:104.910:055.13:570.64:041.36:417:12Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:305.010:384.84:190.94:371.16:427:11Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:515.111:134.44:411.25:121.06:427:10Full Moon13Sun
14Mon11:135.111:524.05:021.55:501.06:437:08Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:395.25:211.96:341.06:447:07Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:403.612:105.25:402.27:261.06:447:05Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:443.312:515.16:002.58:321.06:457:04Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:243.01:475.16:282.89:560.96:467:03Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:025.011:190.66:477:01Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:383.54:315.110:093.26:477:00Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:133.95:505.312:190.311:51 AM2.86:486:58Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:454.36:575.61:070.012:572.26:496:57Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:164.87:565.71:49-0.11:531.56:496:55Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:495.38:515.72:29-0.12:450.86:506:54Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:225.89:435.53:070.13:340.26:516:53New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:566.110:335.13:430.54:23-0.26:526:51New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:306.211:254.74:190.95:13-0.36:526:50New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:076.24:541.46:05-0.26:536:48Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:234.211:46 AM6.05:291.97:010.06:546:47Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:303.712:295.76:072.48:030.36:556:46Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 9:34 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 First Quarter (66% 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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