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 3h 54m at 1:51 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : 8:24 pm (7.1 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 - Feb 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:415.111:023.93:421.64:37-0.46:585:30New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:144.811:313.94:191.65:05-0.16:575:31Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:504.55:001.65:330.26:565:32Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:034.011:33 AM4.05:481.66:020.56:555:33Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:394.212:273.56:471.56:350.96:545:34Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:234.31:393.08:011.47:171.36:535:35First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:174.53:242.79:351.08:161.76:535:36First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:214.85:122.710:590.59:421.96:525:37First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:285.16:293.012:02-0.16:515:38Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:315.57:253.412:56-0.76:505:39Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:295.98:103.812:081.71:43-1.16:495:40Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:236.18:504.11:071.42:27-1.46:485:41Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:136.29:294.42:011.13:08-1.46:475:42Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:016.010:074.62:520.93:48-1.26:465:43Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:465.710:464.73:420.74:26-0.96:455:44Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:325.111:264.74:330.75:04-0.46:445:45Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:214.55:250.85:410.26:435:46Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:074.612:143.86:220.96:180.86:425:47Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:524.51:173.27:261.16:561.36:405:48Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:414.42:442.88:481.17:421.86:395:48Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:404.34:362.610:241.08:532.16:385:49Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:484.36:082.811:340.710:252.36:375:50Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:514.47:033.012:260.36:365:51Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:464.67:383.31:070.16:355:52Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:324.88:073.512:242.01:41-0.26:335:53Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:135.08:333.81:071.72:12-0.36:325:54Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:515.18:594.01:451.52:40-0.46:315:55Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:255.19:234.12:201.33:07-0.46:305:56New Moon28Sat
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 5:07 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 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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