Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : 5:43 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 43m at 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 - Dec 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:525.79:063.71:311.52:53-0.26:494:50Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:185.79:473.72:011.83:25-0.46:504:50Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:445.710:283.62:302.03:58-0.46:514:50Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:105.611:123.52:582.34:32-0.46:524:50Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:365.53:252.55:08-0.36:524:50Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:013.410:05 AM5.33:522.75:45-0.26:534:50Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:543.310:37 AM5.04:242.96:25-0.16:544:50Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:523.411:16 AM4.75:113.17:070.16:554:50Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:493.512:084.36:283.27:540.36:564:50Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:363.81:193.98:133.08:470.56:564:50Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:134.12:493.610:002.69:410.76:574:50Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:474.64:223.411:101.910:330.86:584:51Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:225.15:423.512:041.06:584:51Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:585.66:523.612:530.26:594:51Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:376.17:543.812:061.21:41-0.67:004:52Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:186.58:493.912:521.42:28-1.37:004:52New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:016.89:423.91:381.53:15-1.77:014:52New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:446.910:353.92:251.74:02-1.87:024:53New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:286.711:313.83:121.94:51-1.77:024:53New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:146.34:032.15:41-1.47:034:54Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:303.811:04 AM5.85:022.36:32-1.07:034:54Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:293.912:005.16:102.57:23-0.57:044:55Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:304.01:044.37:332.58:160.07:044:55First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:294.32:233.79:192.39:130.57:044:56First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:214.53:563.310:521.910:080.97:054:56First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:054.85:223.111:571.310:581.27:054:57First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:445.06:353.112:470.77:064:58Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:195.27:343.21:290.27:064:58Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:525.48:223.312:221.72:06-0.17:064:59Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:245.69:023.412:591.92:40-0.47:065:00Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:555.69:433.41:352.03:12-0.67:075:00Full Moon31Mon
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 3:15 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 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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