Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : 10:47 am (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 48m at 8:38 am (3.3 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 - Apr 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:114.56:163.811:32-0.111:331.95:476:21First Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:264.76:494.312:18-0.25:456:22Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:304.97:234.812:311.21:00-0.25:446:23Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:295.08:575.31:240.42:40-0.16:437:24Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:234.99:325.83:14-0.23:180.26:417:25Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:144.710:086.04:02-0.73:560.56:407:25Full Moon6Tue
7Wed11:064.410:466.14:51-1.04:340.96:397:26Full Moon7Wed
8Thu12:024.05:42-1.05:121.46:377:27Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:043.66:36-0.95:531.86:367:28Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:095.62:153.37:33-0.66:402.26:357:28Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:595.23:413.28:37-0.27:402.66:337:29Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:594.75:133.39:510.19:142.86:327:30Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:144.36:173.511:060.311:162.66:317:31Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:424.06:593.812:050.36:307:31Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:584.07:314.112:312.212:510.46:287:32Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:004.07:584.41:231.71:290.56:277:33Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:524.08:234.62:041.22:010.76:267:34Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:374.18:474.92:410.82:300.86:257:35Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:184.09:115.13:140.42:571.16:237:35Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue9:574.09:345.23:470.13:231.36:227:36New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:343.89:585.34:20-0.13:491.56:217:37New Moon21Wed
22Thu11:133.710:235.34:54-0.34:131.86:207:38New Moon22Thu
23Fri11:563.510:505.35:30-0.34:372.16:197:39New Moon23Fri
24Sat12:453.36:09-0.35:022.36:177:39Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:433.16:53-0.25:322.56:167:40Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon2:523.17:42-0.16:182.76:157:41Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:484.84:073.28:380.07:382.96:147:42First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:534.55:063.59:410.19:332.86:137:43First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:154.35:504.010:450.211:182.36:127:43First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:474.16:284.511:410.36:117:44First Quarter30Fri
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 9:42 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 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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