Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:06 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 10m at 11:32 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Oct 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:403.75:025.011:113.46:556:45First Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:494.16:165.312:480.112:282.86:566:43Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:104.57:195.51:29-0.21:242.16:576:42Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:355.08:165.62:07-0.22:151.36:576:41Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:035.59:095.62:43-0.13:040.66:586:39Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:335.910:015.33:180.23:520.06:596:38Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:046.310:544.83:520.74:41-0.47:006:37Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:376.411:514.34:251.25:33-0.67:006:35Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:136.44:581.86:28-0.57:016:34Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:583.811:54 AM6.15:312.37:30-0.37:026:33Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:233.412:415.76:052.88:400.07:036:31Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:263.31:405.36:483.210:050.27:046:30Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:253.63:004.88:353.511:230.27:046:29Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:063.94:364.611:173.47:056:27Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:334.25:544.612:210.212:332.97:066:26Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon7:554.46:544.61:050.31:222.47:076:25Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:164.77:434.71:400.42:021.97:086:24Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:364.98:274.62:100.62:371.47:086:22Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:565.19:074.52:350.83:101.07:096:21Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:155.39:454.42:591.13:420.67:106:20New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:345.510:234.23:211.44:140.37:116:19New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:535.611:023.93:421.74:470.27:126:18New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:145.611:463.64:012.15:230.17:136:17New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:375.64:172.46:020.17:146:15Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:403.311:03 AM5.54:292.76:480.27:146:14Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:563.111:35 AM5.44:362.97:430.37:156:13Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:195.28:480.37:166:12Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:254.910:020.37:176:11First Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:303.71:564.77:493.610:070.26:185:10First Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:354.03:354.610:173.110:590.16:195:09First Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:554.54:584.611:282.311:420.26:205:08Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 2:49 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 6% 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 (6% 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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