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 08m at 6:06 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:165.210:535.14:130.34:36-0.36:295:56Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:094.511:305.25:080.15:090.46:285:57Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:103.76:080.15:421.06:265:58Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:115.21:252.97:150.26:131.76:255:59Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:585.03:222.58:390.36:452.26:246:00First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:574.810:190.26:226:01First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:154.67:213.011:37-0.110:222.86:216:01First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:384.67:473.312:33-0.36:206:02Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:454.88:093.51:17-0.56:196:03Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:384.98:293.712:432.21:53-0.56:176:04Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:225.08:483.91:251.92:22-0.56:166:05Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:005.19:084.12:011.62:48-0.46:146:06Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:345.09:264.22:341.33:11-0.26:136:06Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:074.89:454.43:071.03:320.16:126:07Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:394.510:034.53:400.83:520.46:106:08Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:134.110:214.64:130.74:110.86:096:09Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:493.710:424.64:500.64:271.36:086:10Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:333.211:074.75:300.54:411.66:066:10Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:302.86:170.54:512.06:056:11Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:052.47:190.54:562.36:046:12Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:244.68:440.56:026:13Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:314.610:190.26:016:14Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:034.66:593.211:26-0.210:292.85:596:14Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:324.97:143.612:16-0.65:586:15Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:455.27:374.012:59-0.85:576:16Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:475.48:044.512:461.61:38-0.95:556:17Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:425.58:335.01:390.92:15-0.75:546:17Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:355.39:035.42:290.22:49-0.35:526:18New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:255.09:355.73:18-0.33:230.15:516:19New Moon29Wed
30Thu10:174.510:085.84:07-0.63:550.75:506:20New Moon30Thu
31Fri11:133.910:435.74:59-0.74:271.35:486:21Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 9:18 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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