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 4h 20m 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 - Oct 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:594.99:565.03:440.53:551.26:556:44Full Moon1Mon
2Tue10:205.110:304.84:080.84:281.06:566:43Full Moon2Tue
3Wed10:405.111:054.54:311.15:020.96:576:42Full Moon3Wed
4Thu11:025.211:454.14:541.55:390.86:576:40Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:275.25:151.86:210.76:586:39Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:343.811:56 AM5.25:352.27:100.76:596:38Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:383.412:335.15:582.68:110.77:006:36Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon3:133.21:245.06:272.99:280.77:016:35Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:213.32:364.97:303.210:520.57:016:34Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:293.64:064.910:033.311:590.27:026:32Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu7:064.05:325.111:482.97:036:31Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri7:394.46:435.312:52-0.112:542.37:046:30Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat8:124.97:455.51:37-0.21:491.67:056:28Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:445.38:415.52:19-0.22:390.97:056:27Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:165.79:335.42:580.03:270.37:066:26New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:496.010:245.13:350.44:15-0.17:076:25New Moon16Tue
17Wed10:236.211:164.74:110.85:03-0.37:086:23New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:576.14:461.45:53-0.47:096:22Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:134.211:32 AM5.95:211.96:46-0.27:096:21Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat1:203.812:115.65:572.47:430.17:106:20Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun2:423.512:555.26:372.98:490.37:116:19Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon4:323.51:524.77:363.310:070.57:126:17First Quarter22Mon
23Tue6:093.73:094.49:343.511:200.57:136:16First Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:544.04:414.211:443.27:146:15First Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:224.25:554.312:140.512:442.87:156:14First Quarter25Thu
26Fri7:464.46:524.412:560.51:262.37:166:13Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat8:084.77:414.41:310.52:021.87:166:12Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:304.97:254.51:010.61:361.36:175:11Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:515.28:054.51:290.82:080.96:185:10Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:135.48:444.41:561.02:410.56:195:09Full Moon30Tue
31Wed8:355.69:234.22:211.33:140.26:205:08Full Moon31Wed
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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