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 6h 28m 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 - Jul 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:523.25:565.512:181.311:03 AM1.85:528:17Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:163.26:415.61:180.811:58 AM2.05:528:17Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:233.37:235.82:070.312:482.25:538:17Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:143.58:025.92:490.01:342.35:538:17Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:533.68:385.93:26-0.22:162.45:548:16Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:283.79:116.03:59-0.32:552.45:548:16New Moon6Sat
7Sun11:013.89:435.94:30-0.43:322.45:558:16New Moon7Sun
8Mon11:333.910:145.85:00-0.44:082.55:558:16New Moon8Mon
9Tue12:063.95:30-0.34:452.55:568:16New Moon9Tue
10Wed12:384.05:59-0.15:242.55:568:15Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:104.16:270.16:092.65:578:15Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:434.26:560.47:022.55:578:15Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:354.42:184.47:260.88:052.45:588:14Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:293.92:584.67:581.19:242.25:598:14First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:403.43:464.98:371.510:531.75:598:13First Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:173.14:395.39:291.86:008:13First Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:013.15:345.712:081.110:38 AM2.16:018:12First Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:233.36:286.21:070.411:47 AM2.26:018:12Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri8:263.67:236.61:59-0.312:512.26:028:11Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:163.98:166.82:47-0.81:512.16:038:11Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:004.29:066.93:33-1.12:481.96:038:10Full Moon21Sun
22Mon10:424.49:556.84:16-1.23:421.86:048:10Full Moon22Mon
23Tue11:244.710:436.54:59-1.14:371.76:058:09Full Moon23Tue
24Wed12:074.85:40-0.85:331.66:058:08Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:514.96:21-0.36:331.76:068:08Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:245.21:385.07:010.27:371.76:078:07Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:214.42:265.17:410.88:521.76:088:06Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:293.73:195.18:231.410:231.66:088:05Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:583.24:165.19:121.911:491.36:098:05Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:433.15:145.210:152.36:108:04Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed7:123.26:085.312:530.911:27 AM2.56:108:03Waning Crescent31Wed
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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