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 7h 24m 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 - Apr 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:214.45:473.610:560.010:492.25:476:21Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:434.66:304.011:51-0.211:561.65:456:22Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:524.97:094.512:39-0.45:446:23Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:545.17:464.912:531.01:23-0.45:436:24Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:495.28:225.31:440.42:05-0.35:416:25Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:415.19:585.63:33-0.13:44-0.16:407:25New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:314.910:345.74:21-0.54:230.36:397:26New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:224.511:125.75:09-0.65:010.86:377:27New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:164.15:59-0.65:401.26:367:28Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:163.76:51-0.46:221.76:357:28Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:335.12:263.47:47-0.17:082.26:337:29Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:214.73:523.28:500.28:092.56:327:30First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:194.35:233.310:050.49:462.76:317:31First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:344.06:273.511:190.511:372.66:297:32First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:593.97:093.812:170.56:287:32First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:093.97:404.012:432.21:010.56:277:33Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:074.08:084.31:291.81:380.56:267:34Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:564.18:344.62:081.32:110.56:247:35Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:394.28:594.82:430.92:410.66:237:35Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:184.29:235.03:160.63:090.86:227:36Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:564.29:475.13:490.33:361.06:217:37Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:334.110:125.24:230.04:041.26:207:38Full Moon22Tue
23Wed11:123.910:385.34:58-0.14:311.56:197:39Full Moon23Wed
24Thu11:553.711:085.35:35-0.24:581.86:177:39Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:463.56:17-0.25:292.16:167:40Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:463.37:03-0.26:082.46:157:41Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:245.02:583.37:56-0.17:032.66:147:42Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:194.84:173.48:580.08:282.86:137:43Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:294.55:223.710:080.110:202.66:127:43Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:564.36:124.211:140.111:502.16:117:44Third Quarter30Wed
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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