Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 19m at 8:11 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 3:14 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Feb 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:435.69:153.71:301.72:51-0.86:585:30Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:205.69:453.82:111.73:23-0.86:575:31Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:545.410:143.92:481.63:52-0.76:565:32Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:255.210:433.93:231.64:20-0.56:565:33Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:564.911:113.93:581.64:47-0.26:555:34Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:274.611:393.94:351.65:130.16:545:35Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:014.25:141.65:380.56:535:36Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:083.911:40 AM3.75:591.76:040.86:525:37Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:424.012:283.26:531.76:311.26:515:38Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:214.01:352.88:041.67:031.66:505:39Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:114.13:222.59:391.47:531.96:495:40Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:124.35:162.611:010.99:222.16:485:41Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:164.66:272.911:580.310:462.16:475:42Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:165.07:163.212:44-0.36:465:43Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:115.47:563.61:27-0.86:455:43Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:025.88:324.012:471.62:08-1.16:445:44Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:526.09:084.31:391.22:47-1.36:435:45New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:396.19:444.62:290.93:26-1.26:425:46New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:265.910:224.83:190.64:05-1.06:415:47New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:145.411:034.94:110.44:44-0.66:405:48Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:064.811:475.05:060.45:24-0.16:395:49Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:054.16:050.46:060.56:385:50Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:355.01:133.57:130.56:511.16:365:51Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:294.82:433.08:350.67:461.66:355:52First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:344.74:312.810:100.59:052.06:345:53First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:484.76:003.011:270.210:372.16:335:54First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:574.87:013.312:25-0.16:325:54Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:574.97:423.61:11-0.36:305:55Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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 11:42 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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