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 5h 13m 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 - Jun 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:403.75:515.110:590.85:498:08Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:063.56:355.412:361.311:51 AM1.15:488:08Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:213.47:155.61:330.712:381.45:488:09Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:253.57:525.82:210.21:211.75:488:10Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:183.68:275.93:03-0.12:011.95:488:10Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:023.68:595.93:41-0.42:392.15:488:11New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:433.69:305.94:16-0.53:142.35:478:11New Moon7Fri
8Sat11:223.69:595.84:50-0.53:482.45:478:12New Moon8Sat
9Sun12:023.65:23-0.54:212.55:478:12New Moon9Sun
10Mon12:433.65:56-0.44:562.75:478:13Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:253.66:29-0.25:352.85:478:13Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:063.77:030.06:232.95:478:13Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:094.72:473.87:370.37:242.95:478:14Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:544.33:284.08:130.58:392.85:478:14First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:513.94:094.38:520.810:112.55:478:15First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:063.54:494.79:381.111:331.95:478:15First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:403.25:305.110:301.45:488:15First Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:113.26:125.612:341.211:25 AM1.65:488:15Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:283.36:556.11:260.512:181.85:488:16Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:333.57:416.52:14-0.31:101.95:488:16Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:273.88:286.83:01-0.92:022.05:488:16Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:174.09:157.03:48-1.32:542.05:498:16Full Moon22Sat
23Sun11:054.110:026.94:33-1.53:472.05:498:17Full Moon23Sun
24Mon11:534.210:506.65:19-1.54:412.15:498:17Full Moon24Mon
25Tue12:444.46:06-1.35:402.15:498:17Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:354.56:52-0.96:462.25:508:17Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:365.42:274.77:37-0.37:592.25:508:17Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:374.73:204.98:240.39:252.15:508:17Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:493.94:155.19:120.811:011.75:518:17Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:183.45:075.310:061.35:518:17Third Quarter30Sun
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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