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 3h 18m 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 - Aug 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:493.35:325.810:442.06:128:02First Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:163.46:286.21:000.411:52 AM2.26:128:01Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:243.77:236.51:56-0.212:542.36:138:00Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:164.08:156.72:46-0.71:532.26:147:59Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:004.29:036.73:32-1.02:472.16:157:58Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:414.49:496.64:15-1.03:372.06:157:57Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:214.510:326.34:55-0.94:252.06:167:56Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:004.55:34-0.65:132.06:177:55Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:404.56:11-0.16:022.06:177:54Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:194.56:460.46:552.16:187:53Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:414.71:594.57:200.97:542.26:197:52Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:334.12:414.57:541.49:052.26:207:51Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:383.53:294.58:311.910:402.06:207:50Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:143.24:224.69:182.36:217:49Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:023.15:174.812:011.610:26 AM2.66:227:48Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:243.36:085.012:581.211:38 AM2.76:237:46Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:173.56:555.31:420.812:362.76:237:45Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:543.77:385.62:210.41:242.66:247:44Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:254.08:185.82:550.12:072.46:257:43Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:554.18:566.03:27-0.22:472.26:267:42New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:234.39:336.13:59-0.33:262.16:267:40New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:524.510:106.04:30-0.34:061.96:277:39New Moon22Wed
23Thu11:214.610:495.75:01-0.24:481.76:287:38New Moon23Thu
24Fri11:534.811:335.45:340.15:341.66:287:37Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:284.96:070.46:271.56:297:35Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:234.81:085.16:420.97:281.46:307:34Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:234.21:545.27:201.48:401.36:317:33Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:413.72:505.38:051.910:091.06:317:32First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:263.43:565.49:062.411:380.66:327:30First Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:103.45:085.610:322.66:337:29First Quarter30Thu
31Fri7:253.76:165.812:460.211:56 AM2.66:337:28Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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