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 3h 14m 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 - Feb 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:044.51:302.77:561.26:391.56:585:30First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:514.73:332.39:340.97:141.96:575:31First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:525.05:532.411:040.38:282.36:565:32First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:035.37:122.812:10-0.46:555:33Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:125.67:543.11:03-1.06:545:34Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:156.08:293.51:50-1.46:545:35Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:126.39:023.812:531.92:32-1.76:535:36Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:046.49:364.11:511.63:11-1.66:525:37Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:536.210:104.42:441.23:48-1.46:515:38Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:395.810:444.63:360.94:23-1.06:505:39Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:255.111:204.74:270.84:57-0.46:495:40Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:134.411:564.85:210.85:290.26:485:41Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:063.66:180.85:580.96:475:42Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:354.71:102.97:220.96:261.56:465:43Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:174.62:482.48:470.96:512.06:455:44Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:104.510:290.86:445:45Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:184.411:430.46:435:46Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:314.57:542.912:350.16:425:47Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:324.78:103.21:16-0.26:415:48Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:224.98:283.412:132.41:50-0.46:395:49Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:065.18:483.612:582.12:19-0.66:385:49Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:445.39:083.81:381.82:45-0.66:375:50Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:185.39:294.02:141.53:10-0.56:365:51New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:525.29:494.22:501.33:33-0.46:355:52New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:254.910:114.43:261.13:56-0.16:345:53New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:014.610:334.64:030.84:190.36:325:54New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:404.110:594.74:440.74:410.76:315:55Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:273.611:314.85:300.65:041.16:305:56Waxing Crescent28Sat
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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