Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 48m at 3:42 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:13 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Apr 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:244.49:394.83:230.73:270.56:477:21New Moon1Fri
2Sat10:004.310:004.93:560.43:510.86:467:22New Moon2Sat
3Sun10:354.110:225.04:280.24:141.16:457:23New Moon3Sun
4Mon11:113.810:445.05:010.14:361.46:437:23New Moon4Mon
5Tue11:503.511:085.05:360.14:561.76:427:24Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:353.26:140.15:152.06:407:25Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:312.96:570.25:342.36:397:26Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:084.82:472.87:480.35:582.56:387:27Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:524.64:322.88:500.36:472.76:367:27First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:534.55:463.110:030.38:502.96:357:28First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:144.36:243.411:120.211:042.66:347:29First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:454.36:563.912:070.16:337:30First Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:054.47:274.412:212.012:530.06:317:30Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:134.68:005.01:191.21:350.16:307:31Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri8:144.68:345.52:110.42:150.26:297:32Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:104.69:105.93:01-0.32:540.56:277:33Full Moon16Sat
17Sun10:044.59:466.23:50-0.93:330.86:267:34Full Moon17Sun
18Mon10:574.210:246.34:38-1.24:111.26:257:34Full Moon18Mon
19Tue11:533.911:056.25:29-1.34:511.66:247:35Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:553.66:22-1.15:332.06:237:36Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu2:063.47:18-0.86:222.36:217:37Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:395.43:263.38:18-0.57:252.76:207:37Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:374.94:503.49:26-0.18:552.86:197:38Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:494.45:533.710:370.210:582.76:187:39Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:164.06:364.011:380.46:177:40Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:383.87:094.312:192.212:260.56:167:41Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:443.87:384.51:131.71:050.76:147:41Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:413.88:044.81:571.21:380.96:137:42Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:303.88:295.02:340.72:091.16:127:43Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:143.88:535.23:090.32:371.36:117:44Waning Crescent30Sat
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 6:57 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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