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 49m at 7:32 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:234.44:204.610:542.511:190.26:205:07Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:064.85:334.511:591.96:215:06Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:425.16:354.512:060.312:511.36:225:06Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:155.47:284.512:470.51:350.86:235:05Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:465.68:154.41:230.72:150.46:245:04Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:135.78:574.31:551.02:510.26:255:03New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:395.79:374.12:251.33:260.06:265:02New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:035.610:193.92:521.74:00-0.16:275:01New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:275.511:033.73:192.04:350.06:285:00New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:525.411:543.53:442.35:130.16:295:00Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:195.24:072.65:530.26:304:59Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:553.310:49 AM4.94:322.96:380.46:314:58Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:113.311:28 AM4.65:053.17:290.56:324:57Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun3:373.412:214.36:193.38:280.76:334:57First Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:303.71:364.08:293.39:290.76:344:56First Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:024.03:083.810:233.010:230.76:354:56First Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:294.44:323.911:232.411:080.76:364:55First Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:564.85:404.012:081.66:374:54Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:255.26:414.112:520.96:374:54Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:565.77:374.312:290.81:350.16:384:53Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:306.18:304.31:081.02:18-0.56:394:53Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:066.59:224.31:481.23:04-1.06:404:53Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:446.710:164.12:281.53:51-1.36:414:52Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:246.711:154.03:091.84:40-1.46:424:52Full Moon24Wed
25Thu10:086.53:542.15:34-1.36:434:51Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:203.810:57 AM6.04:462.46:30-1.06:444:51Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:303.811:53 AM5.55:522.77:29-0.66:454:51Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:433.91:014.87:162.88:33-0.26:464:51Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:514.22:244.39:062.79:380.16:474:50Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:444.53:563.910:462.210:360.46:484:50Third Quarter30Tue
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 10:58 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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