Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : 6:37 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 17m at 12:20 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Aug 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:444.310:426.65:12-1.34:332.16:118:02Full Moon1Sun
2Mon12:244.55:53-0.95:282.06:128:01Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:054.66:32-0.46:282.06:138:00Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:205.31:464.77:080.27:322.06:147:59Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:144.52:284.87:430.98:452.06:147:58Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:193.73:124.98:171.510:161.86:157:57Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:503.24:024.98:552.111:471.46:167:56Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:523.04:565.09:462.66:177:55Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:453.15:505.212:531.011:03 AM2.96:177:54Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue8:483.46:415.41:440.612:133.06:187:53Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:213.67:275.62:260.21:092.96:197:52Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:473.78:095.83:030.01:552.86:197:51Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:123.98:475.93:35-0.22:362.66:207:50Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:374.09:226.04:05-0.33:132.56:217:49New Moon14Sat
15Sun11:024.19:555.94:33-0.33:502.46:227:48New Moon15Sun
16Mon11:274.210:285.85:00-0.24:262.26:227:46New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:514.411:025.45:260.05:052.16:237:45New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:164.55:520.35:492.06:247:44Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:434.76:170.76:391.86:257:43Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:274.41:154.96:431.27:391.66:257:42Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:253.81:535.17:101.78:531.46:267:40First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:453.32:425.37:402.210:261.16:277:39First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:523.03:455.58:212.611:540.56:287:38First Quarter23Mon
24Tue6:563.14:585.79:483.06:287:37First Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:063.56:096.11:010.011:37 AM3.06:297:35Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:483.87:136.41:56-0.512:542.86:307:34Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:234.18:116.62:44-0.91:562.46:307:33Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:564.49:036.63:26-1.02:512.06:317:32Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:284.79:506.44:05-0.93:421.76:327:30Full Moon29Sun
30Mon11:004.910:356.04:41-0.64:311.46:337:29Full Moon30Mon
31Tue11:335.011:205.45:15-0.15:201.36:337:28Full Moon31Tue
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 3:28 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 12% 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 (12% 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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