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 6h 55m 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 - Jun 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:323.56:175.412:101.511:29 AM1.05:498:08First Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:563.46:565.71:130.812:151.45:488:08Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:093.47:335.92:060.212:581.75:488:09Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:113.48:096.12:52-0.31:392.05:488:10Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:023.58:446.13:33-0.62:182.35:488:10Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:473.59:176.14:12-0.72:552.55:488:11Full Moon6Sat
7Sun11:313.59:496.04:48-0.83:302.65:478:11Full Moon7Sun
8Mon12:143.55:24-0.74:042.85:478:12Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:593.56:00-0.64:382.95:478:12Full Moon9Tue
10Wed1:433.56:35-0.45:163.05:478:13Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu2:253.57:10-0.16:043.15:478:13Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:014.93:053.77:430.17:073.15:478:13Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:434.53:413.98:170.48:243.05:478:14Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:374.04:154.18:520.89:592.75:478:14Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:463.54:474.59:311.111:272.25:478:15Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:183.25:204.910:151.55:478:15Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:563.05:565.312:281.511:03 AM1.85:488:15Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:213.16:365.81:190.711:52 AM2.05:488:15Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:323.37:196.32:06-0.112:412.25:488:16Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:283.58:046.72:52-0.71:312.45:488:16Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:183.68:516.93:38-1.22:232.45:488:16New Moon21Sun
22Mon11:053.89:397.04:24-1.63:152.45:498:16New Moon22Mon
23Tue11:523.910:276.95:10-1.64:092.45:498:17New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:404.05:56-1.55:082.45:498:17Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:294.26:42-1.26:132.45:498:17Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:105.82:174.57:26-0.77:272.45:508:17Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:105.13:054.78:10-0.18:512.25:508:17First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:194.23:555.08:540.610:281.85:508:17First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:453.54:445.39:411.211:551.35:518:17First Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:263.15:335.610:331.75:518:17First Quarter30Tue
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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