Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 38m at 4:22 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:083.310:25 AM5.23:583.06:24-0.16:494:50Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue2:023.311:03 AM4.84:443.27:020.16:504:50Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed2:513.511:50 AM4.46:043.27:430.36:514:50Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu3:283.712:543.97:483.18:260.66:524:50First Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:574.02:183.59:412.79:110.96:534:50First Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:244.43:563.210:572.09:581.26:534:50First Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:544.95:253.111:501.110:431.46:544:50Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:265.46:413.212:380.36:554:50Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:036.07:473.41:24-0.66:564:50Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:446.48:433.512:121.92:11-1.26:574:50Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:276.89:343.512:582.12:57-1.76:574:51Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:137.010:263.61:452.23:45-1.96:584:51Full Moon12Fri
13Sat8:597.011:183.62:342.34:33-1.96:594:51Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:466.73:262.35:22-1.76:594:51Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:133.710:37 AM6.24:252.46:11-1.37:004:52Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue1:073.811:32 AM5.55:342.56:58-0.77:014:52Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed2:004.012:354.66:562.57:46-0.17:014:52Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:534.31:513.88:352.38:350.57:024:53Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:434.63:263.210:191.89:271.07:024:53Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:284.95:052.911:351.110:181.57:034:54Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun5:105.26:342.912:320.57:034:54Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:495.47:443.01:200.07:044:55Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:275.68:363.22:00-0.47:044:55Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:035.79:173.312:342.32:37-0.77:054:56Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:385.89:533.31:142.43:11-0.87:054:56New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:115.810:283.41:522.53:44-0.97:054:57New Moon26Fri
27Sat8:435.811:033.42:272.54:16-0.97:064:58New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:135.611:383.43:012.54:47-0.87:064:58New Moon28Sun
29Mon9:445.43:362.65:17-0.67:064:59Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:123.410:15 AM5.14:142.65:46-0.47:075:00Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed12:453.510:50 AM4.75:012.66:110.07:075:01Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 7:34 am — 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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