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 3h 26m at 10:43 am (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:44 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Feb 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:104.43:372.49:541.27:352.06:575:30First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:074.46:032.411:190.88:362.36:575:31First Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:104.57:292.712:170.46:565:32First Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:084.77:592.91:020.06:555:33Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:595.08:223.11:38-0.36:545:34Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:445.28:443.312:272.32:10-0.66:535:35Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:245.49:073.51:112.12:39-0.76:525:36Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:005.59:313.71:511.93:06-0.86:525:37Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:345.59:543.92:291.63:32-0.76:515:38Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:085.310:174.13:061.43:58-0.66:505:39Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:435.110:424.33:441.24:23-0.36:495:40Full Moon11Thu
12Fri10:214.711:094.54:261.14:490.16:485:41Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:044.111:414.75:130.95:150.56:475:42Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:563.56:070.85:421.06:465:43Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:194.81:052.97:130.76:111.56:455:44Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:074.92:492.58:370.66:481.96:445:45Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:095.05:072.510:170.27:572.36:425:46Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:255.16:352.811:34-0.310:042.46:415:47Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:445.37:223.212:32-0.76:405:48Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:525.67:583.61:21-1.16:395:49Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:525.88:314.012:401.82:03-1.26:385:50Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:455.99:024.31:361.42:41-1.26:375:50New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:335.79:344.62:271.03:16-1.06:365:51New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:175.410:054.73:140.73:48-0.66:345:52New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:594.910:354.83:590.54:19-0.16:335:53New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:424.311:064.84:450.54:480.46:325:54Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:273.711:374.75:320.65:141.06:315:55Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:183.26:220.75:381.56:305:56Waxing Crescent28Sun
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 2:13 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 Waning 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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