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 3h 53m at 6:37 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:304.77:574.112:422.01:25-0.35:466:22Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:164.98:174.41:211.51:54-0.35:456:22Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:004.98:394.82:001.02:23-0.15:446:23Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:434.910:035.13:400.43:510.16:427:24Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:274.610:295.44:210.04:190.56:417:25Full Moon5Mon
6Tue11:154.310:595.65:05-0.44:481.06:407:26Full Moon6Tue
7Wed12:103.85:53-0.65:171.56:387:26Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:173.36:48-0.75:482.06:377:27Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:155.62:443.07:50-0.66:222.46:367:28Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:065.44:472.99:05-0.47:142.86:347:29Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:125.16:263.210:33-0.49:203.16:337:29Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:414.87:113.611:50-0.411:382.86:327:30Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:164.77:454.012:48-0.56:307:31Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:334.78:154.412:552.21:34-0.46:297:32Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:374.78:434.71:511.62:14-0.36:287:33Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:314.79:105.02:391.02:480.06:277:33Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat9:194.59:365.23:210.53:190.46:257:34New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:024.310:005.34:000.13:460.86:247:35New Moon18Sun
19Mon10:444.010:225.44:37-0.14:111.26:237:36New Moon19Mon
20Tue11:273.710:445.35:13-0.24:341.76:227:36New Moon20Tue
21Wed12:143.45:51-0.24:542.16:217:37Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:103.16:30-0.15:092.46:197:38Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:232.97:140.15:142.76:187:39Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:024.88:060.36:177:40Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:404.59:110.46:167:40First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:384.210:260.56:157:41First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:014.07:123.611:280.411:383.16:147:42First Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:354.07:223.912:130.36:137:43First Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:524.07:394.212:362.512:510.26:127:44Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:554.28:004.71:211.91:250.36:117:44Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 9:51 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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