Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:37 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 25m 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 - Sep 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:055.15:470.56:111.26:347:26Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:084.712:385.16:171.17:051.36:357:25Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:014.11:125.06:451.78:041.46:357:23Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:073.51:504.97:112.39:201.46:367:22Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:523.12:384.77:322.810:591.36:377:21Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:454.76:387:19Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue8:243.45:044.712:161.010:37 AM3.46:387:18Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed8:353.66:104.91:090.712:153.26:397:17Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:513.87:035.21:510.41:083.06:407:15Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:094.07:485.42:260.21:502.66:407:14Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:284.28:275.62:560.02:272.36:417:12Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:494.59:045.73:24-0.13:032.06:427:11New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:104.79:405.63:500.03:391.66:427:10New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:314.910:175.44:150.24:161.36:437:08New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:535.110:565.04:400.54:551.16:447:07New Moon15Wed
16Thu11:175.311:404.65:050.95:380.96:457:05Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:455.45:291.46:280.76:457:04Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:334.012:185.55:541.97:260.66:467:02Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:423.51:015.56:202.38:370.66:477:01Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:263.11:575.56:482.810:080.56:477:00First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:125.411:370.26:486:58First Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:163.54:435.410:163.36:496:57First Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:513.96:045.612:42-0.212:053.06:506:55Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:214.37:115.81:34-0.41:132.56:506:54Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:514.68:085.92:18-0.52:081.96:516:52Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:205.08:595.82:56-0.42:571.46:526:51Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:495.39:455.53:31-0.13:430.96:526:50Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:175.510:305.14:020.34:260.66:536:48Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:445.611:144.74:310.85:090.56:546:47Full Moon29Wed
30Thu11:105.54:591.35:530.56:556:45Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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