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 5h 18m 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 - Dec 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:254.33:053.710:152.69:590.66:494:50Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:024.64:343.411:291.910:431.06:494:50Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:344.95:513.312:221.36:504:50Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:035.26:583.21:050.76:514:50Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:315.47:543.31:430.26:524:50Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:595.68:413.312:302.02:18-0.26:534:50Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:275.79:243.41:022.22:52-0.56:544:50New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:565.810:053.41:342.43:25-0.66:544:50New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:255.810:483.32:042.53:59-0.76:554:50New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:555.811:333.32:332.64:35-0.76:564:50New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:255.73:022.85:11-0.76:574:50Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:213.39:58 AM5.53:332.95:48-0.66:574:51Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:083.310:35 AM5.24:163.06:26-0.46:584:51Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:523.411:19 AM4.85:203.07:05-0.16:594:51Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:313.712:174.36:473.07:450.26:594:51First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:084.01:333.78:292.78:300.67:004:52First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:434.53:103.310:092.09:191.07:014:52First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:215.04:533.011:211.110:111.47:014:53First Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:005.66:223.112:180.17:024:53Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:436.17:363.21:11-0.77:024:53Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:286.58:363.42:01-1.47:034:54Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:156.89:293.512:432.12:49-1.87:034:54Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:037.010:183.51:342.23:37-2.07:044:55Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:496.911:073.62:252.24:23-1.97:044:55Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:356.611:573.63:162.35:09-1.67:054:56Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:206.14:102.45:53-1.27:054:57Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:463.711:08 AM5.45:112.56:35-0.77:064:57Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:353.811:59 AM4.66:192.57:15-0.17:064:58Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:234.012:573.97:412.57:550.57:064:59Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:094.22:123.29:252.28:361.07:064:59Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:524.43:562.710:581.79:161.67:075:00Third Quarter31Mon
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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