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 4h 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 - Mar 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:074.61:072.87:070.85:511.76:295:57Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:494.73:062.48:300.66:112.16:275:57Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:474.810:120.36:265:58Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:054.97:122.911:31-0.39:482.86:255:59Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:305.27:363.312:29-0.86:236:00Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:435.58:033.61:18-1.26:226:01Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:465.88:324.012:372.02:00-1.46:216:02Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:415.99:024.41:341.52:39-1.36:206:02New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:315.99:324.72:251.03:14-1.16:186:03New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:185.510:034.93:140.53:48-0.66:176:04New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:055.010:345.14:030.34:19-0.16:166:05New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:544.311:065.14:520.24:500.66:146:06Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:473.711:405.05:440.25:171.26:136:07Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:513.06:400.35:421.86:116:07Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:164.82:242.67:460.55:592.36:106:08First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:004.59:170.66:096:09First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:014.310:490.46:076:10First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:294.27:373.211:520.211:052.96:066:11First Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:504.37:463.412:370.06:056:11First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:514.58:003.612:062.51:14-0.26:036:12Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:404.78:163.812:492.21:44-0.36:026:13Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:214.98:344.11:261.82:11-0.36:006:14Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:594.98:534.32:001.42:35-0.25:596:14Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:354.89:124.52:351.02:580.05:586:15Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:104.79:324.73:090.73:210.35:566:16Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:484.49:534.93:450.43:430.75:556:17Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:284.010:175.14:230.14:051.15:546:18Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:173.510:455.25:060.04:251.65:526:18Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:173.15:56-0.14:452.05:516:19Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:452.76:570.05:052.35:496:20Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:085.18:140.05:486:21Third Quarter31Thu
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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