Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : 6:29 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 59m at 12:30 pm (5.0 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 - May 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:324.66:374.011:24-0.311:432.66:107:45Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:074.57:094.512:18-0.26:097:46Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:274.47:414.912:541.81:020.06:087:47Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:354.38:125.41:501.01:420.36:077:47Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:364.28:425.72:390.32:180.76:067:48Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:304.19:126.03:24-0.22:521.16:057:49New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:203.99:416.04:07-0.63:241.56:047:50New Moon7Sat
8Sun11:103.710:106.04:48-0.83:541.96:037:51New Moon8Sun
9Mon12:033.45:30-0.84:222.36:027:51New Moon9Mon
10Tue1:033.26:12-0.64:462.66:017:52Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:143.16:57-0.45:062.96:007:53Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:45-0.16:007:54Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:194.88:380.15:597:54Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:094.46:143.59:370.38:413.45:587:55First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:164.16:233.710:350.511:093.15:577:56First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:423.86:394.011:230.65:577:57First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:093.76:574.312:182.612:020.75:567:57First Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:203.67:184.71:042.012:360.95:557:58Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:223.67:405.11:441.31:081.15:557:59Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:193.78:055.52:220.61:401.35:548:00Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:123.78:335.93:010.02:121.65:538:00Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:033.79:056.23:40-0.62:441.95:538:01Full Moon22Sun
23Mon10:543.69:396.44:22-1.03:182.25:528:02Full Moon23Mon
24Tue11:503.510:176.55:07-1.33:532.55:528:03Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:523.45:56-1.34:322.75:518:03Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:003.46:48-1.35:212.95:518:04Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:083.57:43-1.06:323.15:508:05Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:475.64:113.88:41-0.78:083.15:508:05Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:575.05:024.29:40-0.410:032.85:508:06Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:214.45:434.610:380.011:422.25:498:07Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:544.06:215.111:290.45:498:07Third Quarter31Tue
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 3:29 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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