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 4h 13m 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 - Aug 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:074.410:116.64:39-1.24:022.06:118:02New Moon1Fri
2Sat11:434.610:566.15:17-0.94:541.96:128:01New Moon2Sat
3Sun12:204.75:52-0.45:471.86:138:00Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:564.86:260.26:441.86:147:59Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:294.71:334.96:570.87:441.86:147:58Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:234.02:114.97:261.48:561.86:157:57Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:313.32:544.97:532.010:301.66:167:56First Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:192.93:464.98:202.511:591.36:177:55First Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:522.94:475.09:012.96:177:54First Quarter9Sat
10Sun8:343.25:475.11:010.910:54 AM3.16:187:53First Quarter10Sun
11Mon9:003.46:415.41:480.512:153.16:197:52Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:213.67:285.62:270.21:112.96:207:51Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:423.88:105.83:01-0.11:572.76:207:50Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:044.08:486.03:31-0.22:382.56:217:49Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:264.29:236.03:59-0.33:172.36:227:48Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:494.39:585.94:25-0.33:552.16:227:46Full Moon16Sat
17Sun11:124.510:335.64:51-0.14:341.86:237:45Full Moon17Sun
18Mon11:364.711:125.25:160.25:161.66:247:44Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:025.05:410.66:041.56:257:43Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:325.26:071.06:591.36:257:42Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:494.01:085.36:331.58:041.26:267:40Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:583.41:545.57:002.09:261.06:277:39Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:443.02:535.57:322.511:040.76:287:38Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:093.04:075.78:262.96:287:37Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:393.35:265.912:230.210:39 AM3.16:297:35Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:223.76:376.11:23-0.312:162.96:307:34Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:554.07:386.32:12-0.61:252.56:307:33Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:264.48:326.42:55-0.72:222.16:317:32Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:564.79:206.33:33-0.73:141.76:327:30New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:264.910:055.94:08-0.44:011.36:337:29New Moon30Sat
31Sun10:565.110:485.44:400.04:471.26:337:28New Moon31Sun
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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