Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:46 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 00m at 4:24 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Jun 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:173.55:464.710:470.95:498:08Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:433.36:255.012:281.711:36 AM1.35:488:08Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:573.36:595.21:211.212:191.55:488:09Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:003.37:325.42:050.712:581.85:488:09Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:533.48:045.62:430.31:362.05:488:10Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:373.58:355.73:180.02:122.15:488:10Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:173.69:055.83:52-0.32:472.25:478:11New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:563.69:365.84:25-0.53:212.45:478:11New Moon8Wed
9Thu11:353.610:065.84:58-0.53:542.55:478:12New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:153.65:31-0.54:292.65:478:12New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:563.76:06-0.55:082.75:478:13Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:383.76:41-0.35:562.85:478:13Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:203.97:18-0.16:572.85:478:14Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:394.83:034.17:570.18:122.75:478:14Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:394.33:474.58:390.59:412.45:478:14First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:543.84:334.99:280.811:121.85:478:15First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:283.45:205.410:231.25:478:15First Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:033.36:075.812:231.011:20 AM1.55:488:15Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:253.46:556.31:220.212:161.75:488:16Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:343.67:436.72:15-0.51:111.95:488:16Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:313.88:326.93:05-1.02:052.05:488:16Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:223.99:186.93:52-1.32:582.05:488:16Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:104.110:046.84:38-1.43:492.15:498:16Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:584.110:496.45:23-1.34:412.25:498:17Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:464.26:07-1.05:362.35:498:17Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:354.36:49-0.66:352.45:508:17Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:225.22:234.47:30-0.17:412.55:508:17Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:134.53:114.58:100.48:572.55:508:17Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:123.94:004.68:510.910:322.25:518:17Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:283.34:474.89:351.411:551.85:518:17Third Quarter30Thu
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 8:35 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (56% illuminated). This places Gaviota, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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