Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 19m at 10:03 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Mar 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:485.69:524.32:431.13:34-0.86:295:56Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:265.310:224.33:241.04:06-0.56:285:57Full Moon2Tue
3Wed10:034.910:524.34:041.04:35-0.16:275:58Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:414.411:214.34:441.05:040.46:255:59Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:204.011:504.25:251.05:310.86:246:00Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:043.56:101.15:571.36:236:00Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:224.11:003.07:031.26:231.76:226:01Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:014.02:252.68:121.36:542.16:206:02Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:514.04:342.69:471.17:512.46:196:03Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:594.06:062.811:070.89:522.56:186:04Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:134.16:523.112:000.46:166:04Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:154.47:233.412:410.16:156:05Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:084.77:513.712:072.11:18-0.36:146:06Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:555.08:184.012:531.81:52-0.56:126:07Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:395.38:454.31:351.42:25-0.66:116:08Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue8:215.49:144.62:171.02:58-0.66:096:09New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:045.49:444.82:590.63:31-0.46:086:09New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:485.110:165.03:430.34:05-0.16:076:10New Moon18Thu
19Fri10:364.710:535.14:300.14:400.36:056:11Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:314.211:345.25:230.05:170.86:046:12Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:363.66:220.05:581.46:036:13Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:225.11:583.27:300.16:481.96:016:13First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:204.93:443.08:540.18:002.36:006:14First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:334.85:183.210:23-0.19:472.45:586:15First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:584.76:223.611:33-0.311:182.25:576:16First Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:144.87:083.912:28-0.45:566:16Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:184.97:454.212:231.81:14-0.55:546:17Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:125.08:174.51:151.41:54-0.45:536:18Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:595.08:464.62:001.02:28-0.35:526:19Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:404.99:134.82:400.72:590.05:506:20Full Moon30Tue
31Wed9:184.79:394.83:160.53:270.35:496:20Full Moon31Wed
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 1:09 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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