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 1h 10m 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 - May 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:044.07:415.01:221.41:120.66:097:45Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:054.18:105.62:070.51:480.86:087:46Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:024.18:426.02:52-0.22:241.16:077:47Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:574.09:176.43:38-0.93:001.46:067:48New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:513.99:556.64:25-1.43:371.86:067:48New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:503.710:366.65:15-1.64:162.16:057:49New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:553.56:08-1.54:582.46:047:50Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:083.47:05-1.35:512.76:037:51Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:145.93:253.48:05-1.07:032.96:027:52Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:175.34:373.79:09-0.68:433.06:017:52First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:314.75:324.010:15-0.210:442.76:007:53First Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:004.26:144.411:140.15:597:54First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:273.96:494.812:112.112:030.55:597:55First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:433.77:225.11:121.412:440.85:587:55Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:483.67:515.42:020.81:211.25:577:56Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:453.68:195.62:440.31:541.55:567:57Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:353.68:465.73:22-0.12:241.85:567:58Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:193.59:135.73:58-0.42:542.15:557:58Full Moon18Sun
19Mon11:033.59:395.74:32-0.53:222.35:547:59Full Moon19Mon
20Tue11:483.410:065.65:06-0.53:482.55:548:00Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:373.35:42-0.54:122.75:538:01Full Moon21Wed
22Thu1:313.26:20-0.44:362.95:538:01Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:293.27:00-0.25:043.05:528:02Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:283.37:41-0.15:543.25:528:03Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:214.84:163.58:230.17:243.35:518:03Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:154.44:493.89:080.39:133.15:518:04Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:254.05:164.19:550.510:572.65:508:05Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:523.75:444.610:420.85:508:05Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:233.56:145.112:071.911:27 AM1.05:508:06Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:453.46:485.71:021.012:111.35:498:07Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat8:003.57:266.21:530.112:541.65:498:07Waning Crescent31Sat
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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