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 1h 45m 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 - Dec 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:284.95:163.711:521.611:250.76:494:50Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:065.26:243.712:451.06:494:50Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:415.47:223.712:071.01:290.56:504:50Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:125.68:113.712:441.22:070.16:514:50Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:415.78:553.71:181.52:42-0.26:524:50Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:095.89:353.71:501.73:16-0.46:534:50New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:355.710:163.62:212.03:48-0.56:544:50New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:025.610:583.52:502.24:21-0.56:544:50New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:295.511:443.43:182.44:56-0.46:554:50New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:575.33:472.65:32-0.36:564:50Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:333.410:28 AM5.04:192.86:09-0.16:574:50Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:263.411:04 AM4.75:023.06:490.16:574:51Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:203.511:49 AM4.36:073.17:320.36:584:51Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:103.712:523.97:373.08:210.56:594:51First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:514.02:143.69:262.79:140.76:594:51First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:284.43:493.310:482.110:080.97:004:52First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:034.95:153.311:451.310:581.07:014:52Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:405.46:293.512:350.47:014:53Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:195.97:333.61:23-0.47:024:53Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:006.38:293.812:321.32:09-1.17:024:53Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:436.79:213.91:191.52:56-1.57:034:54Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:266.810:133.92:071.63:43-1.87:034:54Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:116.811:063.92:541.84:30-1.87:044:55Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:576.53:451.95:19-1.67:044:55Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:023.910:45 AM6.04:412.16:09-1.27:054:56Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:593.911:39 AM5.35:452.36:58-0.77:054:57Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:584.112:404.67:012.47:50-0.17:064:57Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:584.21:533.98:362.38:450.47:064:58Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:544.53:233.310:191.99:420.87:064:59Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:434.74:553.111:341.410:371.27:064:59Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:255.06:143.012:300.87:075:00Waning Crescent31Fri
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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