Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : 8:35 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 28m at 1:43 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Sep 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:234.49:375.74:02-0.13:342.06:347:27Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:474.410:095.64:280.14:071.96:347:25Full Moon2Sun
3Mon11:114.510:405.34:540.34:411.86:357:24Full Moon3Mon
4Tue11:344.511:135.05:180.65:161.76:367:22Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:574.611:494.55:420.95:541.76:377:21Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:224.66:041.36:381.66:377:20Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:314.112:514.76:271.77:291.66:387:18Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:253.61:284.86:502.18:341.56:397:17Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:433.22:164.87:182.510:001.36:397:16Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:503.13:214.98:052.811:280.96:407:14Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:353.34:385.29:533.16:417:13Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed7:323.65:515.512:330.411:39 AM3.06:427:11Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:114.06:555.91:25-0.112:482.66:427:10Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:464.47:526.22:11-0.51:452.16:437:08Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:194.78:466.42:53-0.72:381.66:447:07Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:535.19:376.33:33-0.63:291.16:447:06New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:275.410:266.04:11-0.44:190.76:457:04New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:025.611:175.54:490.05:100.56:467:03New Moon18Tue
19Wed11:385.75:260.66:040.46:467:01Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:124.812:185.66:031.27:020.56:477:00Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:164.21:015.56:411.88:070.66:486:59Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:343.61:515.27:232.49:260.76:496:57First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:223.42:534.98:172.910:560.76:496:56First Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:163.54:124.89:573.26:506:54First Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:233.85:304.812:090.611:48 AM3.16:516:53First Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:024.06:324.91:030.412:532.86:526:51Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:304.37:245.11:460.31:382.56:526:50Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:544.48:075.22:210.22:162.16:536:49Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:164.68:465.22:520.32:501.86:546:47Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:384.89:225.23:190.43:231.56:546:46Full Moon30Sun
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 5:09 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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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