Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 59m at 6:29 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jan 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:123.612:123.96:482.87:280.57:075:01Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:463.81:183.48:192.58:030.97:075:02Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:204.22:522.910:012.08:461.37:075:03Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:584.64:462.711:151.29:381.77:075:04Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:385.16:232.812:110.47:075:04Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:235.67:373.01:01-0.57:075:05Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:106.18:323.21:49-1.27:085:06Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:596.59:193.412:272.22:36-1.77:075:07Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:486.810:033.51:212.23:22-2.07:075:08New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:376.910:473.72:152.14:07-2.17:075:09New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:256.711:323.83:092.14:51-1.97:075:10New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:146.24:062.05:35-1.57:075:11Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:174.011:06 AM5.65:082.06:17-0.97:075:12Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:024.212:024.76:171.96:57-0.37:075:12Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:494.41:073.87:371.87:370.47:065:13First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:384.62:303.09:151.58:201.17:065:14First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:284.84:222.610:501.09:121.67:065:15First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:195.06:132.612:000.57:055:16First Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:085.17:392.812:550.07:055:17Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:545.38:303.01:40-0.47:055:18Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:385.49:053.212:082.42:18-0.77:045:19Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:195.69:343.312:562.42:53-0.97:045:20Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:565.610:023.31:382.33:24-1.07:035:21Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:295.710:303.42:162.33:54-0.97:035:22Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:015.610:573.42:512.24:22-0.97:025:23Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:315.411:243.53:252.14:49-0.77:025:24Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:025.111:503.64:022.15:14-0.47:015:25Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:344.74:422.15:38-0.17:005:26Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:163.711:12 AM4.25:282.06:020.37:005:27Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:433.911:57 AM3.76:241.96:250.76:595:28Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon1:144.112:593.07:331.76:501.26:585:29Third Quarter31Mon
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 9:24 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 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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