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 54m 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 - Sep 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:255.211:314.95:090.55:331.16:347:26Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue11:545.25:371.06:201.16:357:25Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:174.212:235.16:021.67:101.26:357:23Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu1:103.712:555.06:242.18:081.36:367:22Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri2:223.21:334.96:402.69:261.46:377:21First Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:244.711:081.36:387:19First Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:394.66:387:18First Quarter7Sun
8Mon8:373.55:044.712:201.010:40 AM3.46:397:17First Quarter8Mon
9Tue8:283.76:095.01:080.712:143.26:407:15Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed8:383.97:015.21:460.41:062.86:407:14Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu8:554.17:465.42:180.21:482.46:417:12Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:144.48:275.62:460.12:272.06:427:11Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:344.79:075.63:130.13:051.66:427:09Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:555.09:465.43:390.23:431.26:437:08Full Moon14Sun
15Mon10:175.310:265.24:040.54:230.86:447:07Full Moon15Mon
16Tue10:415.511:104.74:300.85:060.56:457:05Full Moon16Tue
17Wed11:095.74:561.35:530.36:457:04Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:014.211:42 AM5.85:221.76:480.36:467:02Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:033.712:235.85:492.27:520.36:477:01Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:293.21:145.76:192.69:120.36:477:00Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:403.12:225.56:583.010:460.26:486:58Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:343.43:505.48:533.36:496:57Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:183.85:215.412:020.011:19 AM3.16:506:55Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed7:504.26:345.512:58-0.212:402.66:506:54Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu8:204.67:355.61:44-0.21:402.06:516:52Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:494.98:295.52:23-0.12:301.46:526:51Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:175.39:165.32:580.13:150.96:526:50New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:445.510:005.03:290.43:570.66:536:48New Moon28Sun
29Mon10:105.610:434.63:570.94:370.46:546:47New Moon29Mon
30Tue10:355.611:264.24:231.35:170.36:556:45New Moon30Tue
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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