Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 53m at 6:10 am (-1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 12:47 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Jun 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:404.44:563.99:230.39:473.05:498:08First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:564.15:334.310:180.411:212.55:488:09First Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:263.96:084.811:120.65:488:09First Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:523.86:445.312:271.712:010.75:488:10Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:083.87:225.91:220.912:480.95:488:10Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:163.98:026.32:130.11:341.25:488:11Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:174.08:436.73:02-0.72:191.45:488:11Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:134.19:256.93:51-1.23:051.75:478:12Full Moon8Fri
9Sat11:084.010:086.84:39-1.53:512.05:478:12Full Moon9Sat
10Sun12:064.05:29-1.54:392.25:478:13Full Moon10Sun
11Mon1:053.96:19-1.35:322.55:478:13Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue2:074.07:10-1.06:342.75:478:14Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:315.63:094.18:02-0.67:472.95:478:14Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:284.94:104.28:54-0.19:172.85:478:14Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:354.35:044.59:490.311:012.55:478:15Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:563.85:484.710:440.85:488:15Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:223.56:265.012:182.011:33 AM1.15:488:15Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:393.47:005.21:141.512:161.45:488:16Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:453.47:325.41:591.012:551.75:488:16Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:413.58:035.62:380.51:321.95:488:16Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:283.68:335.83:140.22:082.15:488:16Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:103.69:035.93:48-0.12:422.35:498:17New Moon22Fri
23Sat10:503.79:325.94:21-0.33:162.45:498:17New Moon23Sat
24Sun11:303.710:025.94:54-0.43:492.65:498:17New Moon24Sun
25Mon12:123.75:28-0.54:222.75:508:17New Moon25Mon
26Tue12:553.76:03-0.44:582.85:508:17Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:393.76:39-0.35:432.95:508:17Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu2:223.87:16-0.26:403.05:518:17Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:285.03:064.07:560.17:522.95:518:17Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:254.53:504.38:380.49:202.75:528:17First Quarter30Sat
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 9:28 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 8% 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 Waxing Crescent (8% 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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