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 49m 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 - Oct 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:354.88:045.52:04-0.12:081.76:556:44Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:075.08:525.42:430.02:531.36:566:43Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:365.29:355.33:180.23:341.06:576:41Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:045.310:145.03:490.54:120.86:586:40Full Moon4Thu
5Fri10:295.310:534.74:180.84:480.76:586:39Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:545.311:324.34:451.25:250.76:596:37Full Moon6Sat
7Sun11:175.25:101.76:030.77:006:36Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:164.011:43 AM5.05:342.16:450.97:016:35Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:083.612:114.85:572.57:331.07:026:33Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed2:173.312:464.66:182.88:311.17:026:32Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:053.21:354.46:453.19:471.17:036:31Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:033.42:454.38:153.411:051.07:046:29Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:453.74:154.210:543.37:056:28Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:114.05:334.412:020.812:102.97:066:27Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:354.36:344.612:450.612:582.47:066:25Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue8:004.67:274.91:230.41:401.97:076:24Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:265.08:175.11:580.32:211.37:086:23Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:545.49:055.12:330.33:020.77:096:22Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:235.89:525.13:070.53:450.17:106:21New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:546.110:414.83:420.84:29-0.37:116:19New Moon20Sat
21Sun10:286.211:344.54:171.15:17-0.57:116:18New Moon21Sun
22Mon11:066.34:541.66:10-0.67:126:17Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:364.111:48 AM6.15:342.07:08-0.57:136:16Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed1:493.812:385.86:212.58:13-0.37:146:15Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:173.61:405.47:242.99:28-0.17:156:14First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:513.82:575.08:583.110:460.07:166:13First Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:004.14:294.710:592.911:520.17:176:12First Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:494.55:514.612:232.47:186:11First Quarter28Sun
29Mon7:284.86:584.612:450.11:211.87:186:10Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:025.17:554.61:290.32:091.37:196:09Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed8:325.48:454.62:060.52:500.87:206:08Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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