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 5h 25m at 4:15 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Nov 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:055.67:264.812:390.41:250.56:215:07Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:396.08:204.91:190.52:11-0.26:225:06Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:166.49:124.81:590.82:58-0.76:235:05Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:536.610:054.52:401.13:46-1.06:235:04Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:336.611:044.23:201.54:37-1.16:245:03Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:156.44:031.95:31-0.96:255:03Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:094.011:02 AM6.04:512.36:29-0.66:265:02Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:233.811:55 AM5.45:502.77:31-0.36:275:01Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:443.81:004.97:082.98:400.16:285:00Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:014.02:214.48:572.99:490.36:294:59Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:584.33:504.110:412.610:480.56:304:59Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:414.65:064.011:462.011:350.66:314:58Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:174.96:094.012:351.56:324:57Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:475.17:024.012:140.81:161.06:334:57Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:165.37:484.012:491.01:520.66:344:56Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:425.58:304.01:201.22:260.36:354:55Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:075.69:093.91:491.52:580.06:364:55New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:315.69:473.82:181.73:30-0.16:374:54New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:565.610:273.72:451.94:02-0.26:384:54New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:215.511:113.63:112.24:37-0.26:394:53New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:485.43:372.45:14-0.16:404:53Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:023.510:18 AM5.24:052.75:550.06:414:52Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:593.410:54 AM5.04:402.96:390.16:414:52Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:033.411:41 AM4.75:363.17:280.26:424:52Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:063.612:444.37:063.18:240.46:434:51First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:563.92:074.08:592.99:240.56:444:51First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:374.43:413.810:322.310:210.66:454:51First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:144.85:053.811:351.511:110.76:464:51Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:515.46:173.912:280.76:474:50Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:295.97:214.11:18-0.16:484:50Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Gaviota, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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