Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : 3:51 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 20m at 10:47 am (4.5 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 - Apr 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:384.48:193.912:552.31:41-0.16:467:22Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:324.68:394.41:401.72:13-0.16:457:22Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:214.89:024.82:231.12:430.06:447:23Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:094.89:275.23:050.43:140.26:427:24New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:564.69:555.63:48-0.23:440.56:417:25New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:454.310:265.94:32-0.74:151.06:407:26New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:383.911:016.05:20-0.94:461.46:387:26Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:403.56:12-1.05:191.86:377:27Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:553.17:11-0.95:552.36:367:28Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:295.73:323.08:18-0.76:442.66:347:29Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:305.35:213.19:37-0.48:142.96:337:29First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:474.96:263.510:59-0.310:352.96:327:30First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:224.67:063.812:04-0.36:307:31First Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:494.57:394.212:152.312:55-0.26:297:32Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:584.48:094.61:181.71:370.06:287:33Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:574.48:374.92:091.12:120.26:277:33Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:484.39:035.22:530.62:440.56:257:34Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:334.19:275.33:320.23:120.96:247:35Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:153.99:505.44:08-0.13:381.36:237:36Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:563.710:125.44:42-0.34:011.66:227:36Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:393.510:355.35:17-0.34:232.06:207:37Full Moon21Mon
22Tue12:273.25:54-0.24:422.36:197:38Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:243.06:34-0.14:562.56:187:39Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:402.97:180.15:022.76:177:40Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:014.88:100.36:167:40Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:454.59:100.46:157:41Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:474.36:263.410:160.49:363.26:147:42Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:104.06:363.711:120.411:332.86:137:43Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:403.96:544.111:570.46:127:44Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:584.07:164.512:332.112:360.46:107:44Waning Crescent30Wed
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 1:19 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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