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 2h 46m 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 - Jul 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:073.68:387.13:25-1.32:072.55:528:17New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:543.89:287.14:13-1.63:032.55:528:17New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:403.910:166.94:59-1.63:592.45:538:17New Moon3Thu
4Fri12:254.15:44-1.44:562.45:538:17Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:114.26:28-1.15:572.45:548:16Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:564.47:09-0.57:032.45:548:16Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:475.12:414.67:480.18:172.45:558:16Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:454.33:264.88:250.79:452.25:558:16First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:563.54:124.99:031.311:211.85:568:15First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:333.04:575.19:451.95:568:15First Quarter10Thu
11Fri6:222.95:425.312:331.310:37 AM2.35:578:15First Quarter11Fri
12Sat7:593.06:265.41:290.811:34 AM2.65:588:14Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:033.27:085.62:140.312:292.85:588:14Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:423.47:495.82:540.01:182.85:598:14Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:143.58:286.03:29-0.32:042.85:598:13Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:433.79:046.14:02-0.42:452.76:008:13Full Moon16Wed
17Thu11:133.89:376.14:33-0.53:242.76:018:12Full Moon17Thu
18Fri11:423.810:106.05:03-0.64:022.76:018:12Full Moon18Fri
19Sat12:113.95:31-0.54:412.66:028:11Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:384.15:59-0.35:252.56:038:11Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:064.36:260.06:142.46:038:10Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:354.56:530.47:132.36:048:09Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:474.42:094.87:210.98:222.06:058:09Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:503.72:495.17:511.39:471.76:068:08Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:163.13:385.48:251.811:201.16:068:07Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:192.94:375.79:142.36:078:07Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:123.05:396.112:350.410:33 AM2.66:088:06Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:273.36:406.51:36-0.311:57 AM2.86:088:05Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:153.67:396.82:28-0.81:082.76:098:04Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:553.98:346.93:15-1.22:112.56:108:04New Moon30Wed
31Thu10:314.19:246.93:59-1.33:082.26:118:03New Moon31Thu
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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