Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 56m at 7:28 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jun 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:373.35:42-0.54:122.85:498:07New Moon1Sun
2Mon1:333.36:21-0.44:363.05:498:08Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:353.37:02-0.45:073.15:488:09Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:363.47:45-0.26:053.35:488:09Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:295.04:243.68:32-0.17:433.45:488:10Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:304.64:594.09:220.19:363.15:488:10First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:474.25:304.410:130.311:162.55:478:11First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:183.96:014.911:040.65:478:11First Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:483.76:355.512:251.711:50 AM0.95:478:12Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:083.77:116.01:210.812:351.25:478:12Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:213.77:516.52:14-0.11:201.55:478:13Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:253.88:326.83:04-0.92:041.85:478:13Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:233.89:157.03:53-1.42:502.15:478:14Full Moon13Fri
14Sat11:203.89:587.04:42-1.63:362.35:478:14Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:183.75:32-1.64:242.65:478:14Full Moon15Sun
16Mon1:193.76:22-1.45:162.85:478:15Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:193.87:12-1.06:183.05:478:15Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:205.73:183.98:02-0.67:323.15:488:15Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:155.04:134.18:51-0.19:023.05:488:16Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:184.35:004.49:400.410:492.75:488:16Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:353.85:384.610:290.85:488:16Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:043.46:124.912:092.211:14 AM1.25:488:16Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:263.26:435.21:061.611:55 AM1.65:498:16Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:403.27:135.41:511.012:321.95:498:17Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:423.37:435.62:310.51:092.25:498:17Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:323.48:155.83:080.11:452.45:498:17Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:163.58:465.93:42-0.22:212.55:508:17New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:573.59:186.04:17-0.52:562.75:508:17New Moon28Sat
29Sun11:383.69:506.04:51-0.63:312.85:518:17New Moon29Sun
30Mon12:213.65:27-0.74:052.95:518:17New Moon30Mon
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 10:21 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 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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