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 5h 49m 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 - Jul 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:043.66:03-0.64:433.05:518:17Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:453.76:40-0.55:313.05:528:17Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:253.87:17-0.46:333.05:528:17Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:245.23:044.17:54-0.17:482.95:538:17Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:214.63:434.48:340.39:172.65:538:17First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:334.14:244.99:180.710:522.05:548:16First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:043.55:075.310:071.25:548:16First Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:463.35:525.812:101.211:00 AM1.65:558:16First Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:183.36:386.31:130.411:55 AM2.05:558:16Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:343.47:276.72:09-0.412:492.25:568:15Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:353.68:166.93:00-1.01:442.45:578:15Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:263.89:047.03:48-1.32:382.45:578:15Full Moon12Sat
13Sun11:143.99:506.94:35-1.43:302.55:588:14Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:003.95:19-1.34:212.55:588:14Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:464.06:03-1.15:132.65:598:14Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:324.16:44-0.76:092.76:008:13Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:035.52:164.27:23-0.27:102.76:008:13Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:504.92:594.38:000.48:202.76:018:12Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat1:434.23:424.48:360.99:482.56:028:12Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:503.64:254.69:131.411:242.16:028:11Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:243.15:064.89:551.96:038:11Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:093.05:465.012:331.610:46 AM2.36:048:10Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:403.16:265.31:251.111:41 AM2.56:048:09Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:443.37:075.52:080.612:322.76:058:09Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:283.57:475.82:460.21:192.76:068:08Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:033.68:256.03:22-0.22:042.76:068:07Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:353.79:026.23:56-0.42:452.76:078:07New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:073.89:386.24:29-0.63:252.66:088:06New Moon28Mon
29Tue11:393.910:146.25:02-0.74:052.66:098:05New Moon29Tue
30Wed12:124.05:34-0.64:482.56:098:04New Moon30Wed
31Thu12:444.26:07-0.45:372.46:108:03Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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