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 4h 08m 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 - Apr 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:554.410:034.83:520.43:540.75:476:21Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:324.110:264.74:270.44:191.15:466:22Full Moon2Fri
3Sat11:133.710:514.65:040.44:431.55:456:23Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:593.36:440.56:061.96:437:23Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:194.41:583.07:290.66:292.26:427:24Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:534.33:222.88:230.76:562.56:417:25Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:384.15:192.99:340.87:512.86:397:26Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:414.06:313.110:550.710:152.96:387:26Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:053.97:083.411:580.511:522.66:377:27Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:264.17:363.812:450.26:357:28Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:314.48:044.112:502.21:260.06:347:29Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:274.68:324.51:371.62:04-0.16:337:30Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:194.89:014.92:211.02:41-0.16:317:30Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:084.99:325.33:040.43:170.06:307:31New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:564.910:045.63:49-0.13:530.36:297:32New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:464.710:395.84:34-0.64:290.66:287:33New Moon16Fri
17Sat11:394.311:175.95:23-0.85:071.16:267:33Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:394.06:16-0.95:481.66:257:34Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:015.71:503.67:13-0.76:362.06:247:35Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:515.43:133.48:17-0.57:362.46:237:36Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:515.14:453.59:31-0.39:032.76:217:37First Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:064.76:003.710:50-0.210:592.66:207:37First Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:354.46:534.111:58-0.16:197:38First Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:564.37:344.412:242.112:520.06:187:39Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:034.38:094.71:251.61:360.16:177:40Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:004.38:404.92:131.12:150.36:167:41Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue8:494.39:085.12:550.72:480.56:157:41Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:324.39:345.23:320.43:180.86:137:42Full Moon28Wed
29Thu10:114.19:575.34:060.13:461.16:127:43Full Moon29Thu
30Fri10:504.010:205.24:390.04:121.46:117:44Full Moon30Fri
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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