Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 53m at 12:30 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 6:32 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Sep 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:495.210:505.34:350.24:481.06:347:26New Moon1Tue
2Wed11:175.511:384.85:030.65:360.76:357:25Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:505.65:321.16:300.66:367:23Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:334.212:285.76:021.67:320.66:367:22Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:433.61:165.76:342.18:470.66:377:20First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:213.22:155.67:132.610:200.56:387:19First Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:333.13:325.58:173.011:470.26:387:18First Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:023.54:595.610:263.16:397:16First Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:483.86:145.712:51-0.112:072.96:407:15Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:224.27:175.81:41-0.31:152.46:417:13Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:534.58:115.82:23-0.32:101.96:417:12Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:224.88:595.73:00-0.22:571.56:427:11Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:505.19:425.53:330.03:401.26:437:09Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:165.310:215.14:020.44:200.96:437:08Full Moon14Mon
15Tue10:415.311:004.74:290.84:580.86:447:06Full Moon15Tue
16Wed11:055.311:414.24:531.35:370.86:457:05Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:285.25:161.76:190.96:457:04Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:263.811:54 AM5.15:362.27:041.06:467:02Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat1:213.412:245.05:502.57:591.26:477:01Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun2:453.01:034.85:532.89:131.36:486:59Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:594.610:481.26:486:58Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:204.511:570.96:496:56Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:473.64:504.611:003.46:506:55Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:483.85:594.812:420.712:173.06:506:54Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:034.16:545.01:180.41:062.56:516:52Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:224.57:435.21:500.31:482.06:526:51Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:444.98:305.32:210.32:301.46:536:49Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:075.39:165.32:510.43:110.86:536:48New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:335.710:025.13:210.63:540.26:546:47New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:026.010:504.73:510.94:39-0.26:556:45New Moon30Wed
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 3:31 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 39% 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 Third Quarter (39% 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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