Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 09m at 8:35 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:24 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Dec 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:495.79:173.71:291.82:56-0.36:494:50New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:175.89:553.62:012.03:29-0.56:504:50New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:455.710:343.62:322.14:01-0.56:504:50New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:145.711:153.53:032.34:35-0.56:514:50New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:445.53:352.55:11-0.46:524:50Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:003.510:17 AM5.34:112.65:48-0.36:534:50Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:463.610:56 AM4.94:582.76:27-0.16:544:50Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri1:343.711:46 AM4.56:032.87:100.16:554:50Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:233.912:504.07:262.77:580.46:554:50First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:124.22:133.69:062.38:530.76:564:50First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:594.73:523.310:351.79:511.06:574:50First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:445.25:223.311:400.910:471.26:584:51Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:295.76:373.412:350.06:584:51Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:146.27:413.61:25-0.76:594:51Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:006.58:363.812:321.52:13-1.27:004:51Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:456.89:263.91:221.63:00-1.67:004:52Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:306.810:154.02:111.73:45-1.77:014:52Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:146.611:044.03:001.84:30-1.57:014:53Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:576.211:554.03:501.95:15-1.27:024:53Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:425.64:432.15:59-0.87:024:53Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:474.011:30 AM4.95:432.36:42-0.37:034:54Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:404.012:224.26:522.47:260.27:034:54Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:344.11:263.68:172.48:120.77:044:55Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:274.32:503.110:022.19:041.17:044:56Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:154.54:282.811:191.69:581.57:054:56Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:584.75:512.812:131.17:054:57Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:365.06:583.012:560.67:054:57Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:135.27:493.11:340.17:064:58Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:485.48:303.312:191.92:08-0.27:064:59Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:235.69:063.412:592.02:40-0.57:064:59Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun7:565.79:393.51:382.03:12-0.77:075:00New Moon31Sun
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 11:29 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 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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