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 4h 44m 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 - Sep 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:223.97:155.41:480.51:082.56:347:27Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:484.28:005.62:210.21:542.16:347:26Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:154.58:435.82:530.12:361.76:357:24Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:414.89:245.83:240.03:181.36:367:23New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:095.110:075.73:550.14:011.06:367:22New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:395.410:515.34:270.34:460.76:377:20New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:125.611:404.95:000.65:350.56:387:19Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:505.75:341.16:300.56:387:17Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:364.312:335.76:111.57:320.56:397:16Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:453.81:255.76:522.08:440.66:407:15First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:143.42:285.57:452.410:120.56:417:13First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:003.43:465.49:052.811:350.46:417:12First Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:243.75:095.410:532.86:427:10First Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:204.06:205.512:390.212:182.56:437:09Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:034.47:215.61:300.01:212.16:437:08Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:394.78:145.62:140.02:131.66:447:06Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:115.09:005.52:510.12:581.36:457:05Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:405.29:415.33:250.33:381.06:467:03Full Moon18Sun
19Mon10:085.310:205.03:550.64:160.86:467:02Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:345.310:574.74:230.94:530.86:477:00Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:585.311:354.34:491.35:300.86:486:59Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:245.25:141.76:090.96:486:58Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:173.911:51 AM5.05:382.16:521.06:496:56Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:073.612:224.96:002.47:421.26:506:55Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:143.31:024.76:222.78:451.36:516:53Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:583.11:564.56:533.010:051.36:516:52Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:503.33:094.48:213.211:211.16:526:50Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:383.64:354.410:463.26:536:49Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu7:073.95:464.612:130.912:042.86:536:48Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:334.26:454.912:540.712:562.36:546:46Waning Crescent30Fri
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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