Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : 7:06 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 51m at 1:15 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Sep 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:443.35:295.112:321.010:58 AM3.16:347:27Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon8:203.66:295.51:210.412:163.06:347:26Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:493.97:235.92:030.01:132.76:357:24Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:174.28:136.22:42-0.42:042.36:367:23Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:464.59:016.43:19-0.62:521.96:367:21New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:164.89:476.43:55-0.73:401.56:377:20New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:485.110:356.14:31-0.54:291.16:387:19New Moon7Sat
8Sun11:225.311:255.55:07-0.15:210.86:397:17Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:585.55:430.46:170.76:397:16Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:224.912:395.66:201.17:200.66:407:14Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:294.21:255.66:581.78:320.66:417:13Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:543.62:205.57:422.310:010.66:417:12First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:503.33:295.48:412.811:310.46:427:10First Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:393.54:495.310:243.16:437:09First Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:453.86:035.412:410.112:033.06:437:07Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:274.17:045.51:35-0.11:092.76:447:06Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:584.37:555.62:19-0.22:002.36:457:05Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:254.58:395.62:56-0.22:422.06:467:03Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:504.69:175.53:280.03:181.86:467:02Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:134.89:525.43:560.23:521.56:477:00Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:354.810:255.14:210.54:251.46:486:59Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:554.910:594.84:440.84:591.26:486:57Full Moon22Sun
23Mon11:154.911:354.45:061.25:341.26:496:56Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:364.95:261.66:121.26:506:55Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:153.911:59 AM4.95:442.06:561.26:516:53Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:063.512:274.85:592.47:481.26:516:52Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:193.21:054.76:112.78:581.26:526:50Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:594.710:281.16:536:49Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:174.611:450.76:546:48Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:283.64:474.810:513.46:546:46Third Quarter30Mon
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 4:10 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (19% illuminated). This places Gaviota, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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