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 2h 35m 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 - May 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:104.17:055.012:301.512:300.46:107:45Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:214.27:425.61:280.71:150.66:097:46Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:264.28:216.02:20-0.11:590.86:087:46Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:234.28:596.33:10-0.72:411.16:077:47Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:174.19:396.53:58-1.23:221.46:067:48Full Moon5Wed
6Thu11:104.010:186.44:46-1.34:031.76:057:49Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:063.85:34-1.34:452.06:047:50Full Moon7Fri
8Sat1:063.66:23-1.15:312.36:037:50Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:103.57:14-0.76:232.66:027:51Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:285.23:193.58:06-0.37:282.86:017:52Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:214.74:273.79:010.18:552.96:017:53Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:244.15:213.910:000.410:502.76:007:54Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:443.76:014.110:560.75:597:54Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:103.56:334.412:092.211:43 AM0.95:587:55Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:233.47:034.71:021.712:231.25:577:56Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:263.47:315.01:441.212:591.45:577:57Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:203.57:595.32:220.71:331.55:567:57Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:083.68:275.52:570.22:051.75:557:58Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:503.68:555.73:32-0.22:381.95:557:59New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:323.69:255.84:06-0.43:092.15:548:00New Moon20Thu
21Fri11:133.69:555.94:41-0.63:402.35:538:00New Moon21Fri
22Sat11:583.510:285.85:18-0.74:132.45:538:01New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:463.55:57-0.74:492.65:528:02Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:373.56:39-0.65:352.75:528:02Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:303.67:23-0.56:382.85:518:03Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:365.13:223.98:09-0.27:592.85:518:04Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:394.64:124.29:000.19:362.55:508:04First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:574.14:594.69:540.411:122.05:508:05First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:303.75:435.110:500.75:508:06First Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:013.56:265.612:251.211:43 AM1.15:498:06Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:213.57:096.11:250.412:331.35:498:07Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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