Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : 10:03 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 32m at 2:25 pm (5.0 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 - Aug 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:055.11:404.57:000.47:142.36:118:03Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:564.62:224.77:370.88:242.16:118:02Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:004.03:104.98:181.29:501.86:128:01Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:253.54:065.39:081.611:201.36:138:00Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:103.35:055.610:122.06:147:59Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:443.46:046.012:330.611:24 AM2.26:147:58Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:573.67:006.31:320.012:312.36:157:57Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:533.97:546.62:24-0.51:312.26:167:56Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:394.28:456.73:11-0.82:272.06:177:55New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:204.49:326.73:55-1.03:191.96:177:54New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:004.510:166.44:36-0.94:081.86:187:53New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:394.610:596.05:15-0.64:571.86:197:52New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:184.75:53-0.25:461.86:207:51Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:584.66:290.26:381.96:207:50Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:284.81:384.67:040.87:342.06:217:49Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:184.22:204.67:391.38:402.16:227:47Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:203.63:074.68:161.810:082.06:237:46First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:483.24:024.69:002.311:381.76:237:45First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:383.15:004.710:062.66:247:44First Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:043.35:544.912:411.311:23 AM2.76:257:43First Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:023.56:425.21:280.912:242.76:257:41Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:413.77:275.42:080.51:142.66:267:40Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:124.08:075.72:430.21:572.46:277:39Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:414.28:455.93:150.02:372.26:287:38Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:094.39:225.93:46-0.23:162.06:287:36Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:374.59:585.94:16-0.23:541.86:297:35Full Moon26Thu
27Fri11:054.610:355.74:46-0.14:331.76:307:34Full Moon27Fri
28Sat11:354.811:165.45:170.15:171.56:317:33Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:074.95:490.46:051.46:317:31Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:034.912:455.06:230.97:021.36:327:30Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:584.41:285.16:591.38:081.36:337:29Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 6:14 pm — 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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