Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : 5:35 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 20m at 11:56 am (4.9 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 - Aug 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:354.66:05-0.35:582.06:118:02Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:094.96:360.27:001.86:128:02Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:444.61:475.17:080.78:091.66:128:01Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:503.92:315.47:421.49:341.36:138:00Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:203.23:245.68:181.911:110.86:147:59Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:252.94:275.89:082.56:147:58Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:223.15:346.012:310.310:32 AM2.86:157:57Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:343.46:386.31:34-0.312:012.96:167:56Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:173.77:376.42:26-0.61:122.86:177:55Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:513.98:296.53:11-0.92:122.66:177:54Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:234.19:156.53:51-0.93:032.36:187:53New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:544.39:566.24:27-0.83:492.16:197:52New Moon12Sun
13Mon11:244.410:345.94:59-0.54:332.06:207:51New Moon13Mon
14Tue11:524.511:105.45:28-0.15:152.06:207:50New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:204.65:550.45:591.96:217:48Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:464.66:200.96:451.96:227:47Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:284.21:134.66:421.47:371.96:237:46Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:163.61:444.67:001.98:411.96:237:45Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:223.12:224.77:142.310:161.86:247:44First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:382.83:144.77:152.711:531.46:257:43First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:244.86:267:41First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:335.012:541.06:267:40First Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:563.56:315.41:390.512:123.26:277:39Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:103.77:225.72:160.11:102.96:287:38Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:294.08:076.02:50-0.21:582.66:287:36Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:524.28:506.23:21-0.52:432.26:297:35Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:154.59:336.23:52-0.53:271.86:307:34Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:414.810:156.04:22-0.44:121.46:317:32Full Moon28Tue
29Wed11:085.111:015.54:52-0.14:591.16:317:31Full Moon29Wed
30Thu11:385.411:514.95:230.45:510.86:327:30Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:135.65:530.96:500.76:337:29Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 2:45 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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