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 6h 04m 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 - Sep 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:464.810:365.14:320.54:361.46:347:27Full Moon1Wed
2Thu11:084.911:094.74:560.85:111.46:347:25Full Moon2Thu
3Fri11:314.911:444.35:191.25:481.46:357:24Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:564.95:401.66:291.46:367:23Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:253.912:244.86:011.97:161.56:377:21Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:153.512:584.86:192.38:141.56:377:20Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:273.11:434.76:392.69:331.56:387:18Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:353.02:444.77:082.911:041.26:397:17Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:273.24:024.88:413.16:397:16Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:113.55:195.012:080.911:06 AM3.06:407:14Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:413.86:235.312:560.512:202.76:417:13Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:104.27:205.61:360.11:162.26:417:11Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:394.78:125.82:14-0.12:061.66:427:10Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:095.19:035.92:51-0.12:551.06:437:09New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:415.59:525.73:270.03:430.56:447:07New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:145.910:415.44:020.34:320.16:447:06New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:506.111:344.94:380.75:24-0.16:457:04Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:296.25:151.26:20-0.16:467:03Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:344.312:136.15:541.77:210.06:467:01Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:453.81:045.86:372.28:320.36:477:00Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:143.52:065.57:302.69:550.46:486:59First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:003.53:235.28:513.011:190.46:496:57First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:223.74:505.010:493.06:496:56First Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:144.06:045.012:230.312:162.66:506:54Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:514.37:045.11:130.31:152.26:516:53Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:224.67:545.11:530.32:011.86:516:52Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:494.98:385.02:280.42:411.46:526:50Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:135.09:164.92:570.63:161.16:536:49Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:365.29:524.83:230.93:490.96:546:47Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:585.310:274.63:481.14:220.76:546:46Full Moon30Thu
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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