Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : 7:28 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 17m at 1:06 pm (5.1 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 - Nov 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:224.03:204.710:003.210:550.06:205:07First Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:004.44:454.511:252.611:440.16:215:06First Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:324.75:534.512:222.06:225:05Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:005.16:504.412:240.31:081.46:235:05Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:275.37:404.312:590.61:480.96:245:04Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:515.58:244.21:290.92:250.56:255:03Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:145.69:054.11:561.32:580.26:265:02Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:355.79:463.92:211.63:310.06:275:01Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:575.710:293.62:442.04:05-0.16:285:00Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:185.611:183.43:052.34:40-0.16:295:00Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:425.53:222.65:190.06:304:59Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:183.210:08 AM5.33:342.96:020.16:314:58Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:385.16:510.36:324:57Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:174.87:480.46:334:57Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:174.58:500.46:344:56Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:143.71:434.28:343.59:490.46:354:56Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:234.03:194.010:313.010:370.46:364:55Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:414.44:434.011:302.311:190.56:374:54Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:044.95:544.112:171.46:374:54Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:315.56:574.21:030.56:384:53Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:016.07:574.212:350.91:48-0.36:394:53Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:356.58:534.11:131.22:35-1.06:404:53New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:116.89:484.01:511.53:22-1.46:414:52New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:506.910:483.82:301.94:12-1.66:424:52New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:316.811:543.63:102.25:05-1.66:434:51Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:166.53:542.56:01-1.36:444:51Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:073.511:07 AM6.04:472.87:00-0.96:454:51Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:243.612:075.46:013.18:01-0.56:464:51Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:373.81:194.77:423.29:05-0.16:474:50First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:314.22:474.19:472.910:040.26:484:50First Quarter30Sun
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 4:17 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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