Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 28m at 3:51 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 10:00 pm (6.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Mar 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:154.37:543.012:280.16:285:57Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:214.68:003.31:05-0.26:275:58Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:134.98:153.512:092.41:37-0.56:265:58Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:595.28:343.812:552.02:06-0.76:245:59Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:415.38:554.11:371.62:33-0.76:236:00Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:215.49:174.42:181.23:01-0.66:226:01New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:025.29:414.72:580.73:28-0.36:206:02New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:444.910:085.03:410.33:560.16:196:03New Moon8Sat
9Sun11:304.411:395.25:270.15:240.67:187:04Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:243.86:18-0.15:521.17:167:04Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:155.41:293.27:17-0.16:211.67:157:05Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:585.33:002.78:27-0.16:532.17:147:06First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:535.25:212.69:56-0.17:362.57:127:07First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:055.07:112.911:31-0.29:502.87:117:08First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:364.97:533.312:41-0.57:107:08First Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:015.08:243.71:34-0.77:087:09Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:095.18:534.01:122.12:18-0.77:077:10Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:065.29:204.42:081.62:55-0.77:067:11Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:545.19:464.62:551.13:28-0.47:047:12Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:374.910:114.83:370.73:57-0.17:037:12Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:174.610:354.94:170.44:230.37:017:13Full Moon21Fri
22Sat10:564.210:585.04:540.24:470.87:007:14Full Moon22Sat
23Sun11:363.811:204.95:310.25:081.26:597:15Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:183.46:100.25:271.66:577:15Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:093.06:520.45:412.06:567:16Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:104.72:192.67:410.55:442.36:557:17Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:434.58:430.76:537:18Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:304.310:120.76:527:19Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:394.111:350.56:507:19Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:134.17:543.312:280.36:497:20Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon5:354.28:023.61:080.16:487:21Third 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 6:55 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 0% 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 (0% 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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