Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 29m at 4:59 am (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 11:21 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Feb 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:044.78:162.91:060.06:585:30Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:555.08:363.11:43-0.46:575:31Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:405.38:583.312:182.52:16-0.76:575:32Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:215.59:203.41:052.32:46-0.96:565:33Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:595.79:443.61:472.13:14-1.16:555:34New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:355.710:083.82:271.93:42-1.06:545:35New Moon6Wed
7Thu9:105.610:334.03:061.64:09-0.96:535:35New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:485.310:594.23:481.44:37-0.66:535:36New Moon8Fri
9Sat10:294.911:284.54:341.25:04-0.26:525:37Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:164.25:261.05:320.46:515:38Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:024.712:133.56:260.96:000.96:505:39Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:424.91:282.87:380.76:301.56:495:40First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:315.03:312.49:130.57:052.06:485:41First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:345.15:572.510:510.08:172.46:475:42First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:515.37:162.912:03-0.56:465:43First Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:065.57:553.212:59-1.06:455:44Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:125.78:263.51:45-1.26:445:45Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:095.98:573.812:562.02:26-1.46:425:46Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:595.99:264.11:501.63:02-1.36:415:47Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:435.79:554.32:381.33:35-1.06:405:48Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:245.410:244.43:231.14:05-0.66:395:49Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:034.910:514.54:060.94:32-0.16:385:50Full Moon22Fri
23Sat10:424.311:184.54:490.94:570.46:375:51Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:233.711:444.55:330.95:190.96:365:52Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:103.16:211.05:381.46:345:52Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:144.41:122.67:181.15:491.96:335:53Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:504.33:202.38:401.15:372.26:325:54Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:404.210:290.96:315:55Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:534.211:400.56:305:56Third Quarter29Fri
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 8:10 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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