Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 56m at 5:35 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:485.49:124.01:451.72:48-0.86:295:56Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:275.39:354.12:261.43:16-0.66:285:57Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:025.19:574.33:021.23:41-0.36:275:58Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:354.810:184.33:371.04:030.06:255:59Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:084.410:374.44:120.94:240.56:246:00Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:433.910:574.44:480.94:420.96:236:00Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:213.411:204.45:270.84:581.46:216:01Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:082.96:110.95:081.76:206:02Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:152.57:060.95:102.16:196:03Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:234.38:240.96:176:04Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:154.311:100.77:167:05Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:334.312:230.37:157:05Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:024.58:313.21:12-0.17:137:06Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:144.88:423.512:122.71:51-0.57:127:07Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:145.29:023.91:132.22:27-0.87:117:08Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:075.49:254.32:041.63:01-0.97:097:09Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:565.59:514.72:521.03:34-0.87:087:09New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:455.410:195.13:390.44:06-0.57:077:10New Moon18Sun
19Mon10:335.110:495.54:26-0.14:380.07:057:11New Moon19Mon
20Tue11:254.511:235.75:16-0.55:100.67:047:12Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:223.96:10-0.65:421.27:027:13Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:015.71:313.37:10-0.66:151.77:017:13Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:465.53:022.88:18-0.46:502.27:007:14Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:395.25:182.89:42-0.27:392.76:587:15First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:504.97:063.111:16-0.29:522.96:577:16First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:214.77:483.412:27-0.36:567:16First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:484.68:173.712:022.71:21-0.46:547:17Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:564.78:424.01:112.22:03-0.46:537:18Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:504.79:054.32:011.72:38-0.36:517:19Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:364.79:274.52:431.33:07-0.16:507:20Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat9:164.69:474.73:190.93:320.26:497:20Full Moon31Sat
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 8:33 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 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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