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 4h 58m at 4:22 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:47 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Apr 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:365.15:322.99:46-0.27:522.86:477:22First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:544.86:353.311:10-0.210:242.86:457:22First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:294.77:133.712:15-0.46:447:23First Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:554.77:464.112:082.31:06-0.46:437:24Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:054.88:184.61:151.61:49-0.36:417:25Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:064.88:495.02:100.92:27-0.16:407:25Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:594.79:195.42:580.33:020.26:387:26Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:484.59:485.63:43-0.13:340.66:377:27Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:344.210:175.64:25-0.44:041.06:367:28Full Moon9Thu
10Fri11:213.910:455.55:07-0.54:331.46:357:28Full Moon10Fri
11Sat12:103.55:49-0.44:591.86:337:29Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:063.26:32-0.35:232.26:327:30Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:142.97:200.05:422.56:317:31Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:184.88:140.26:297:32Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:014.59:200.56:287:32Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:014.26:543.210:360.59:373.16:277:33Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:243.97:023.511:370.511:452.86:267:34Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:543.97:183.812:210.56:247:35Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:063.97:374.112:422.312:560.56:237:36Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:044.07:584.51:261.71:280.66:227:36Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:564.18:204.92:051.11:580.76:217:37Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:454.18:445.22:430.52:270.96:207:38Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:314.19:105.63:21-0.12:571.26:187:39New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:174.09:395.94:00-0.53:271.46:177:39New Moon24Fri
25Sat11:053.810:126.04:42-0.93:571.86:167:40New Moon25Sat
26Sun11:593.610:486.15:27-1.14:292.16:157:41New Moon26Sun
27Mon1:023.36:17-1.15:052.36:147:42Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:153.27:13-0.95:512.66:137:43Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:225.63:373.38:14-0.77:012.96:127:43Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:255.24:523.59:21-0.58:462.96:117:44First Quarter30Thu
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 1% 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 (1% 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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