Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 44m at 10:47 am (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:253.71:464.28:263.39:400.76:215:07First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:054.03:163.910:273.010:320.86:225:06First Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:334.34:363.811:302.411:131.06:235:05First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:584.65:413.812:141.96:245:04Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:234.96:363.812:521.36:255:03Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:475.27:253.912:191.31:270.86:265:02Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:125.58:103.912:491.52:010.36:275:01Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:375.78:523.91:191.72:35-0.16:285:01Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:045.99:333.81:481.93:10-0.46:295:00Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:336.010:173.72:172.13:47-0.66:304:59Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:046.111:063.62:462.34:28-0.76:304:58Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:386.03:162.55:11-0.66:314:58Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:023.510:16 AM5.83:522.75:59-0.56:324:57Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:053.411:03 AM5.54:412.96:51-0.36:334:56Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:103.612:035.15:573.07:46-0.16:344:56Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:103.91:184.57:403.08:450.26:354:55Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:594.32:504.19:342.59:440.56:364:55Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:424.84:253.911:001.810:380.86:374:54Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:215.35:473.812:020.96:384:54Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:005.86:573.812:560.16:394:53Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:406.27:593.812:111.31:45-0.66:404:53Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:196.58:533.812:541.62:30-1.06:414:52New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:586.69:433.81:361.83:14-1.26:424:52New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:356.510:323.72:172.13:58-1.26:434:52New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:126.311:243.62:562.34:41-1.16:444:51New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:486.03:362.55:23-0.86:454:51Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:183.510:25 AM5.54:172.76:06-0.46:464:51Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:143.511:04 AM5.05:062.96:49-0.16:474:51Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:113.611:49 AM4.56:093.17:320.36:474:50Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:053.712:444.07:323.18:170.76:484:50First Quarter30Mon
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 2:10 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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