Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 05m at 3:12 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:56 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Jul 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:343.44:445.19:391.311:451.55:528:17Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:133.25:335.610:381.65:528:17Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:423.36:226.012:480.711:39 AM1.85:538:17Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:563.57:136.41:430.012:381.95:538:17Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:563.88:036.82:33-0.61:341.95:548:17Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:484.08:527.03:21-1.12:301.95:548:16New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:354.29:406.94:07-1.33:241.95:558:16New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:214.410:276.74:52-1.34:171.95:558:16New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:084.55:36-1.15:122.05:568:16Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:564.66:20-0.86:102.05:578:15Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:045.61:444.77:03-0.37:132.15:578:15Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:574.92:344.77:450.38:252.25:588:15Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:564.23:264.88:270.89:512.15:588:14First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:093.64:194.99:131.411:241.85:598:14First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:433.25:115.110:071.86:008:13First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:163.15:585.212:331.311:07 AM2.16:008:13First Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:333.26:425.41:260.912:032.36:018:12Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:313.47:245.62:100.512:532.46:028:12Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:133.68:025.82:480.21:382.46:028:11Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:473.78:385.93:220.02:202.46:038:11Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:193.99:125.93:53-0.22:592.36:048:10Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:504.09:455.94:23-0.33:372.36:048:10Full Moon22Tue
23Wed11:204.110:175.84:53-0.34:142.36:058:09Full Moon23Wed
24Thu11:514.210:505.65:22-0.24:522.36:068:08Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:224.35:510.05:342.26:068:08Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:544.46:210.36:222.26:078:07Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:084.81:304.66:520.67:192.16:088:06Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:584.32:114.87:261.08:282.06:098:05Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:023.83:005.08:051.49:521.76:098:04Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:273.33:575.38:541.811:211.26:108:04Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:143.24:595.610:012.16:118:03Third Quarter31Thu
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 6:34 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 4% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (4% illuminated). This places Gaviota, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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