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 1h 20m 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 - Dec 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:493.91:583.59:282.89:041.06:494:50First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:254.23:333.110:562.39:521.36:504:50First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:564.55:013.011:491.710:361.56:514:50First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:264.96:143.112:311.16:524:50Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:565.27:143.21:090.56:534:50Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:275.58:053.31:45-0.16:534:50Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:005.88:493.412:332.02:21-0.66:544:50Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:356.19:313.51:112.12:58-0.96:554:50Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:116.310:133.61:492.23:36-1.26:564:50Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:486.310:573.62:292.34:16-1.36:564:50Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:286.311:443.63:112.44:58-1.26:574:51Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:116.04:002.45:41-1.06:584:51Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:323.811:00 AM5.54:592.56:25-0.76:594:51Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:214.011:58 AM4.86:132.57:10-0.26:594:51Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:124.31:084.17:402.37:580.37:004:52Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:034.62:383.59:221.88:510.87:014:52Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:545.14:223.110:521.19:491.27:014:52Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:425.55:543.011:590.310:461.67:024:53Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:305.87:123.212:55-0.37:024:53Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:166.18:123.31:44-0.97:034:54Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:016.39:013.512:312.02:29-1.27:034:54Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:436.39:443.61:192.13:10-1.37:044:55New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:226.310:253.62:042.23:48-1.37:044:55New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:596.111:053.62:472.24:25-1.17:054:56New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:345.811:443.63:272.34:59-0.97:054:56New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:075.44:082.45:32-0.67:054:57Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:233.610:42 AM4.94:522.56:04-0.27:064:58Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:013.711:19 AM4.45:432.66:340.27:064:58Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:383.812:023.86:442.57:040.67:064:59Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:163.912:573.28:022.47:361.17:075:00First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:574.12:192.79:472.18:181.57:075:00First 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 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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