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 1h 09m 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 - Apr 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:044.310:595.24:560.04:510.86:477:21New Moon1Wed
2Thu11:494.011:335.25:38-0.25:221.26:457:22Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:423.76:26-0.25:571.56:447:23Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:125.21:473.47:20-0.16:381.96:437:24Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:015.03:093.28:230.07:352.36:417:25Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:014.84:433.29:380.09:012.56:407:25First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:174.65:583.510:590.010:522.46:397:26First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:464.56:523.912:06-0.16:377:27First Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:074.67:364.412:181.91:01-0.26:367:28Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:144.78:154.81:221.31:48-0.26:357:28Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:134.88:515.12:150.72:30-0.16:337:29Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:064.89:255.43:030.33:080.26:327:30Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:534.69:575.53:47-0.13:440.56:317:31Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:384.410:285.54:29-0.34:180.86:297:32Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:224.110:595.35:10-0.34:501.26:287:32Full Moon15Wed
16Thu12:093.85:51-0.35:221.66:277:33Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:013.56:34-0.15:542.06:267:34Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:014.92:013.27:190.26:282.46:247:35Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:374.63:143.18:090.47:112.76:237:36Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:214.24:423.19:080.68:212.96:227:36Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:203.95:503.310:180.710:202.96:217:37Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:403.76:313.611:220.711:542.56:207:38Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:063.77:023.912:110.76:187:39Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:153.87:304.212:482.112:520.66:177:39Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:114.07:574.61:301.61:280.66:167:40Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:024.18:254.92:091.02:020.76:157:41Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:484.28:535.32:470.52:350.86:147:42Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:324.39:225.63:240.03:080.96:137:43New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:164.29:535.84:03-0.43:421.26:127:43New Moon29Wed
30Thu11:034.110:275.94:45-0.74:171.46:117:44New Moon30Thu
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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