Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : 6:10 am (-1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 11m at 10:53 pm (6.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Apr 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:314.42:132.97:430.76:352.26:467:22Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:074.23:522.78:430.87:012.66:457:22First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:564.15:552.910:020.88:062.86:447:23First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:064.06:533.111:220.610:452.86:427:24First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:324.07:253.512:190.36:417:25First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:484.37:523.812:092.51:050.06:397:26Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:504.68:204.21:042.01:45-0.26:387:26Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:454.88:484.61:511.52:22-0.36:377:27Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:365.09:175.02:360.92:59-0.36:367:28Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:255.19:485.43:200.33:35-0.16:347:29Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:145.010:225.74:05-0.24:110.26:337:29Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:054.710:575.84:53-0.64:470.76:327:30Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:004.25:43-0.85:261.26:307:31Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:043.86:39-0.86:081.76:297:32Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:225.62:203.57:39-0.66:572.16:287:33Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:145.33:513.38:48-0.48:022.56:277:33Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:194.95:243.510:07-0.29:432.76:257:34Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:404.66:313.811:25-0.111:362.56:247:35Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:094.47:184.112:26-0.16:237:36Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:244.47:564.412:502.01:16-0.16:227:37Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:264.48:284.71:441.61:570.16:217:37Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:184.48:564.92:291.12:330.36:197:38Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:034.49:225.03:080.73:040.56:187:39Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:444.39:465.13:430.43:320.86:177:40New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:224.110:085.24:160.23:581.16:167:41New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:003.910:305.14:490.04:231.56:157:41New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:403.710:535.15:230.04:471.86:147:42New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:253.55:580.05:092.16:137:43Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:173.26:370.15:312.46:127:44Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:233.17:200.25:542.76:117:44Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 2:31 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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