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 3h 10m 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 - Oct 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:333.31:045.96:192.79:030.06:556:45Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:393.32:115.57:103.110:340.16:566:44Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:273.63:405.29:093.411:510.06:566:42Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu7:123.95:135.111:303.26:576:41Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri7:444.26:265.112:470.012:462.76:586:40Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:124.67:255.11:320.01:402.16:596:38Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:384.98:155.12:090.12:241.66:596:37Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:025.18:594.92:400.43:031.27:006:36Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:245.39:394.73:070.73:390.87:016:34New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:455.410:164.53:321.04:120.67:026:33New Moon10Wed
11Thu10:045.510:544.23:541.44:450.47:036:32New Moon11Thu
12Fri10:245.511:353.84:141.85:200.47:036:30New Moon12Fri
13Sat10:445.44:322.25:560.47:046:29Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:213.511:07 AM5.34:452.56:380.57:056:28Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:233.211:33 AM5.14:502.87:280.77:066:26Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:065.08:290.87:076:25Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:564.79:460.87:076:24First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:144.511:000.67:086:23First Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:113.73:524.410:303.511:520.57:096:22First Quarter19Fri
20Sat7:084.05:194.512:003.07:106:20First Quarter20Sat
21Sun7:234.46:284.712:320.312:522.37:116:19Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon7:444.97:284.81:090.31:391.57:126:18Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue8:095.48:254.81:440.42:240.67:126:17Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed8:375.99:194.72:180.73:10-0.17:136:16Full Moon24Wed
25Thu9:086.410:124.52:521.03:56-0.77:146:15Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:426.711:074.23:261.44:44-1.17:156:14Full Moon26Fri
27Sat10:186.84:011.95:36-1.27:166:12Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:093.810:59 AM6.74:362.36:33-1.17:176:11Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:223.511:44 AM6.35:152.77:35-0.87:186:10Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:493.412:395.86:043.08:43-0.47:196:09Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed4:303.51:475.37:253.39:58-0.17:206:08Third Quarter31Wed
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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