Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : 7:55 am (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 01m at 4:15 am (2.9 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 - Jul 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:273.55:144.610:011.35:518:17First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:593.25:534.812:032.110:51 AM1.65:528:17First Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:223.16:295.112:581.611:39 AM1.85:528:17First Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:323.27:045.41:421.112:242.05:538:17Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:303.47:395.62:210.61:072.15:538:16Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:163.68:145.92:570.21:482.25:548:16Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:563.78:496.13:31-0.22:282.35:548:16Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:343.89:236.24:06-0.43:082.35:558:16Full Moon8Wed
9Thu11:123.99:596.24:40-0.63:472.45:558:16Full Moon9Thu
10Fri11:514.010:366.15:16-0.74:282.45:568:15Full Moon10Fri
11Sat12:324.15:53-0.65:152.45:578:15Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:144.26:31-0.56:092.55:578:15Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:025.41:584.47:11-0.27:132.45:588:14Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:564.92:464.67:530.28:282.35:588:14Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:014.33:374.98:390.79:582.05:598:13Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:233.84:315.39:321.111:281.46:008:13Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:023.45:265.710:331.56:008:13Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:343.46:186.012:400.711:36 AM1.86:018:12Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:513.67:106.31:390.112:362.06:028:12Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:533.87:596.52:31-0.41:322.16:028:11Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:434.08:466.63:17-0.72:252.16:038:10Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:274.19:296.54:00-0.93:142.16:048:10New Moon22Wed
23Thu11:084.210:096.34:41-0.94:002.16:048:09New Moon23Thu
24Fri11:494.310:486.05:19-0.74:452.26:058:08New Moon24Fri
25Sat12:294.35:56-0.45:302.36:068:08Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:094.36:310.06:182.46:078:07Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:055.01:484.37:050.47:102.56:078:06Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:474.52:294.37:380.98:102.56:088:06Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:363.93:114.48:121.39:272.46:098:05First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:403.53:594.58:501.711:042.26:098:04First Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:133.14:484.79:382.16:108:03First Quarter31Fri
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 6:05 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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