Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 52m at 11:39 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:24 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Dec 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:063.712:493.97:413.08:200.86:494:50Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:543.92:053.49:362.89:121.06:504:50Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:334.23:393.210:592.310:031.26:514:50Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:064.55:023.211:491.710:491.36:524:50Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:374.96:093.312:301.16:534:50Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:085.27:063.41:080.56:534:50Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:415.67:563.612:111.51:45-0.16:544:50Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:155.98:413.712:501.62:22-0.66:554:50Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:506.29:253.81:301.73:01-1.06:564:50New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:286.410:103.82:101.83:41-1.26:564:50New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:076.410:583.92:521.94:24-1.36:574:51New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:496.211:503.93:382.05:09-1.26:584:51Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:355.94:302.25:56-1.06:594:51Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:444.011:28 AM5.35:332.36:44-0.66:594:51Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:414.112:314.76:492.37:36-0.17:004:52First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:394.41:484.08:222.28:330.37:014:52First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:374.73:233.510:041.79:330.77:014:52First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:305.14:573.311:231.010:331.17:024:53First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:185.56:173.312:240.47:024:53Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:045.87:243.41:15-0.27:034:54Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:476.08:183.512:161.52:00-0.67:034:54Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:276.19:033.61:031.72:41-0.97:044:55Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:046.19:453.71:451.83:18-1.07:044:55Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:386.010:253.72:252.03:54-0.97:054:56Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:115.811:043.73:022.14:28-0.87:054:56Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:425.511:443.63:392.25:01-0.67:054:57Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:135.14:162.35:34-0.37:064:58Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:233.610:46 AM4.74:582.56:060.07:064:58Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:043.611:23 AM4.35:482.66:390.37:064:59Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:453.712:073.86:492.67:130.67:075:00Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue2:293.91:063.38:082.57:591.07:075:00Third Quarter31Tue
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 8:01 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 (47% 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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