Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 44m at 8:57 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:03 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Apr 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:175.13:433.18:49-0.17:542.36:477:22Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:234.95:153.210:09-0.19:332.56:457:22Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:474.66:213.611:27-0.111:242.26:447:23Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:164.67:094.012:28-0.26:427:24Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:324.67:504.412:421.71:19-0.26:417:25Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:364.78:264.81:411.12:02-0.16:407:25Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:314.79:005.12:320.62:410.16:387:26Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:204.69:315.33:160.23:160.46:377:27New Moon8Mon
9Tue10:044.410:015.43:58-0.13:490.76:367:28New Moon9Tue
10Wed10:464.210:295.44:37-0.34:191.06:347:28New Moon10Wed
11Thu11:293.910:575.25:15-0.34:481.46:337:29New Moon11Thu
12Fri12:143.65:54-0.25:161.86:327:30Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:043.36:350.05:442.16:317:31Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:033.17:190.26:122.46:297:32Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:314.53:183.08:090.56:502.76:287:32Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:154.34:493.09:080.67:592.96:277:33First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:154.05:523.310:170.710:042.96:267:34First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:353.86:293.511:200.711:442.56:247:35First Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:023.86:583.912:080.76:237:36First Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:123.97:254.212:412.012:480.66:227:36Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:114.07:524.71:261.51:250.66:217:37Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:034.18:205.12:070.92:000.76:207:38Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue8:524.38:505.52:470.32:340.86:187:39Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed9:394.39:225.83:28-0.33:091.06:177:39Full Moon24Wed
25Thu10:264.29:566.04:10-0.73:451.26:167:40Full Moon25Thu
26Fri11:154.110:346.14:54-1.04:221.56:157:41Full Moon26Fri
27Sat12:103.85:42-1.15:021.86:147:42Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:123.76:34-1.05:492.16:137:43Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:035.82:213.67:30-0.86:482.46:127:43Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:595.43:363.68:31-0.58:062.66:117:44Third 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 12:30 pm — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 38% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (38% illuminated). This places Gaviota, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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