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 10h 50m 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 - Aug 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:384.41:474.77:061.07:592.06:118:03Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:363.92:315.07:401.49:161.86:118:02First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:523.43:255.28:231.810:471.46:128:01First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:373.14:285.59:232.16:138:00First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:183.25:325.812:050.810:44 AM2.36:147:59First Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:323.56:336.21:070.212:002.36:147:58Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:283.87:306.51:59-0.31:062.26:157:57Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:134.28:246.72:47-0.72:061.96:167:56Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:544.59:146.73:30-0.93:011.76:177:55Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:324.810:026.54:12-0.83:531.56:177:54Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:114.910:476.04:51-0.64:441.46:187:53Full Moon11Fri
12Sat11:505.111:345.55:29-0.25:351.46:197:52Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:305.16:060.36:291.46:207:51Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:234.81:125.06:430.87:271.56:207:50Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:174.21:565.07:191.48:341.76:217:49Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:223.62:464.97:571.99:581.66:227:47Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:513.23:434.88:422.311:291.46:237:46Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:403.14:484.99:502.66:237:45Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:063.35:475.012:341.111:16 AM2.86:247:44Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:593.56:395.21:230.812:222.76:257:43Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:343.77:255.42:030.51:132.56:257:41Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:034.08:065.62:370.31:562.36:267:40Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:304.28:445.73:080.12:362.16:277:39Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:564.49:195.73:370.13:131.96:287:38New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:214.69:535.64:040.13:501.76:287:36New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:474.810:285.44:310.24:271.56:297:35New Moon26Sat
27Sun11:134.911:055.14:590.45:071.46:307:34New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:425.011:474.75:270.75:511.36:317:33Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:155.15:561.16:411.26:317:31Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:374.212:555.26:271.57:411.26:327:30Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu1:403.71:435.37:041.98:531.16:337:29First Quarter31Thu
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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