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 2h 28m 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 - Sep 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:473.66:315.21:090.812:192.76:347:27Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:233.97:205.61:500.41:122.46:347:26Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:554.28:065.92:270.01:582.16:357:24Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:264.68:516.13:02-0.22:431.76:367:23Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:574.89:356.13:38-0.33:281.46:367:21Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:295.110:206.04:13-0.34:131.06:377:20Full Moon6Sun
7Mon11:035.311:075.64:490.05:020.86:387:19Full Moon7Mon
8Tue11:405.511:595.15:260.45:540.76:397:17Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:225.56:050.96:530.76:397:16Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:594.51:095.56:471.48:000.76:407:15Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:133.92:055.47:341.99:190.76:417:13Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:473.63:125.38:352.410:490.66:417:12Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:303.64:305.310:022.76:427:10Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:483.85:445.412:060.411:37 AM2.66:437:09Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:444.16:485.51:060.112:482.46:437:07Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:264.47:435.61:540.01:432.16:447:06Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:014.78:305.62:360.02:301.76:457:05Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:314.89:125.53:120.03:101.56:467:03New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:594.99:495.43:430.23:471.36:467:02New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:255.010:245.14:120.54:221.26:477:00New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:505.010:584.84:390.84:561.16:486:59New Moon21Mon
22Tue11:135.011:344.55:051.25:321.16:486:58Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:384.95:291.56:101.26:496:56Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:144.112:044.85:531.96:521.36:506:55Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:023.712:364.76:172.37:421.36:516:53Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:053.41:164.66:432.68:451.46:516:52Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:423.22:094.57:202.910:071.36:526:50First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:333.33:224.48:463.111:241.16:536:49First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:343.64:444.510:533.16:546:48First Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:123.95:544.812:190.812:082.86:546:46Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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