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 2h 39m at 7:55 am (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:055.21:523.37:16-0.26:402.05:476:21Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:024.93:283.28:330.07:532.45:466:22First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:134.64:593.49:580.19:422.55:446:23First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:374.46:023.611:090.111:142.25:436:24First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:554.47:463.91:040.06:427:24Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:584.48:204.21:151.91:480.06:407:25Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:514.58:504.42:031.52:250.16:397:26Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:364.59:164.62:421.12:570.26:387:27Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:164.59:404.73:170.83:250.46:367:27Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:524.410:034.83:500.53:520.66:357:28Full Moon10Fri
11Sat10:274.310:254.94:220.44:170.96:347:29Full Moon11Sat
12Sun11:024.110:474.94:540.34:411.26:327:30Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:393.811:114.85:280.25:051.56:317:31Full Moon13Mon
14Tue12:213.56:040.25:281.86:307:31Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:113.26:450.35:522.16:297:32Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:084.62:153.07:310.46:212.46:277:33Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:484.53:403.08:260.47:082.76:267:34Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:414.35:093.29:340.48:412.96:257:34Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:544.26:053.510:470.310:452.76:247:35Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:224.26:453.911:480.26:227:36Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:434.37:214.312:062.212:390.06:217:37Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:534.57:564.81:051.51:25-0.16:207:38Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:554.78:315.31:570.82:080.06:197:38Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:514.89:075.72:470.12:490.26:187:39Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:454.89:446.03:35-0.53:300.46:177:40New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:374.610:226.24:23-0.94:100.86:157:41New Moon26Sun
27Mon11:324.311:026.15:13-1.14:511.26:147:42New Moon27Mon
28Tue12:314.06:04-1.05:341.76:137:42Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:383.76:59-0.86:232.16:127:43Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:325.42:533.67:57-0.57:222.56:117:44Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 11:36 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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