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 5h 33m 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 - Oct 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:324.99:225.13:140.43:241.36:556:44New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:515.19:584.93:370.73:571.06:566:43New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:105.310:344.63:591.04:310.76:576:42New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:305.411:134.24:201.35:070.56:576:40New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:525.511:593.84:391.75:470.46:586:39Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:175.64:572.16:330.46:596:38Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:583.411:49 AM5.55:142.57:290.47:006:36Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:233.112:315.45:272.88:390.47:016:35Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:325.210:070.37:016:34First Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:585.111:260.17:026:32First Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:073.84:375.110:473.47:036:31First Quarter11Tue
12Wed7:274.26:005.212:24-0.112:182.87:046:30Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:534.67:085.31:11-0.21:192.07:056:28Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:225.18:085.31:52-0.22:111.27:056:27Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:515.69:035.22:290.13:000.57:066:26Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:216.09:545.03:040.43:470.07:076:25Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:516.210:444.63:370.94:33-0.47:086:23Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:216.311:384.14:081.45:19-0.57:096:22Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:526.14:381.96:07-0.47:096:21Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:383.711:24 AM5.95:062.46:59-0.27:106:20Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:533.412:005.55:302.97:570.17:116:19Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:425.19:060.47:126:17Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:394.610:260.57:136:16Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:113.73:044.39:363.711:320.57:146:15Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:163.94:414.211:553.37:156:14Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:294.25:544.212:190.512:462.87:166:13Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:444.46:514.312:550.51:252.37:166:12Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:024.77:414.31:260.62:011.77:176:11Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:215.08:264.31:530.82:351.17:186:10Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:415.38:094.31:191.02:080.66:195:09Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon8:015.68:514.21:441.22:420.26:205:08New Moon31Mon
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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