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 6h 27m 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 - Dec 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:236.78:593.912:591.52:35-1.36:494:50New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:076.99:504.01:461.73:22-1.66:504:50New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:516.910:434.02:331.84:10-1.76:504:50New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:366.711:383.93:222.04:58-1.56:514:50Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:246.24:152.25:48-1.26:524:50Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:354.011:15 AM5.65:172.36:37-0.76:534:50Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:344.012:134.86:292.57:28-0.26:544:50Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:344.21:214.17:562.58:210.46:554:50First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:314.42:463.59:432.29:170.86:554:50First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:214.74:203.211:071.710:121.26:564:50First Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:054.95:423.112:061.16:574:50First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:435.26:513.212:540.66:584:51Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:195.47:453.31:340.16:584:51Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:535.58:303.412:241.92:10-0.26:594:51Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:255.79:083.51:022.02:43-0.57:004:52Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:565.79:443.51:372.13:15-0.67:004:52Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:275.810:203.52:122.23:46-0.77:014:52Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:565.710:573.52:452.34:18-0.77:014:53Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:265.511:343.53:192.44:50-0.67:024:53Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:575.33:552.55:22-0.57:034:53Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:123.610:32 AM5.04:362.55:55-0.27:034:54Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:513.711:12 AM4.65:292.66:290.07:044:54Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:303.912:044.16:362.57:060.47:044:55Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:134.11:123.57:592.37:490.77:044:56Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:594.52:423.19:361.88:411.17:054:56Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:484.94:282.910:571.19:421.47:054:57Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:385.45:583.011:580.310:441.67:064:57Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:275.97:103.212:52-0.57:064:58Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:176.38:083.51:42-1.17:064:59Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:076.68:573.712:381.72:28-1.67:064:59New Moon30Fri
31Sat7:556.89:413.91:331.73:13-1.87:075:00New Moon31Sat
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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