Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : 11:39 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 37m at 3:18 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 - Nov 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:195.610:413.93:101.94:200.06:215:07New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:465.511:293.73:362.14:580.06:225:06Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:175.44:032.45:410.16:235:05Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:263.510:54 AM5.24:372.76:300.26:245:04Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:353.511:43 AM5.05:262.97:260.36:255:03Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:523.612:484.66:473.18:310.46:265:02First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:573.92:114.48:393.09:380.46:265:02First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:454.33:444.210:212.510:370.46:275:01First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:264.85:064.311:301.811:280.56:285:00Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:055.36:164.412:261.06:294:59Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:435.87:184.512:140.61:160.26:304:59Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:216.28:144.512:580.72:05-0.46:314:58Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:006.59:064.41:411.02:51-0.96:324:57Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:386.69:584.32:221.33:38-1.16:334:57Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:166.510:524.13:031.64:24-1.06:344:56Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:556.211:513.93:452.05:12-0.96:354:55Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:355.84:292.36:02-0.56:364:55Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:553.711:19 AM5.25:202.76:53-0.26:374:54Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:053.712:094.76:232.97:480.26:384:54Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu3:173.81:114.27:503.18:480.56:394:53Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:164.02:313.89:492.99:470.86:404:53Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:594.34:003.511:092.410:380.96:414:52Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:334.55:133.512:001.96:424:52Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:044.86:143.612:401.46:434:52Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:325.17:073.61:160.96:444:51Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:005.47:533.712:311.41:500.46:444:51Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:285.68:343.81:041.52:230.06:454:51Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:555.79:143.81:371.72:57-0.36:464:51New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:245.99:553.72:081.83:31-0.56:474:50New Moon29Sat
30Sun8:535.910:373.72:402.04:07-0.66:484:50New Moon30Sun
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 7:28 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 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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