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 2h 20m 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 - Jan 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:235.710:203.42:052.23:45-0.87:075:01Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:525.710:583.42:382.34:18-0.87:075:02Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:225.611:373.43:102.44:50-0.77:075:03Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:535.43:432.55:24-0.67:075:04Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:163.410:26 AM5.24:212.55:57-0.47:075:04Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:563.411:04 AM4.85:082.66:32-0.27:075:05Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:363.611:52 AM4.36:112.67:090.17:075:06Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue2:173.812:543.87:312.57:510.57:075:07Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:014.12:173.39:092.18:400.97:075:08Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:474.64:013.010:391.49:381.27:075:09Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:335.05:393.011:460.610:381.57:075:10Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:215.66:583.112:42-0.37:075:10Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:096.08:003.41:33-1.07:075:11Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:586.48:523.612:301.82:22-1.57:065:12Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:476.79:393.71:241.83:08-1.87:065:13New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:346.710:253.82:161.83:53-1.97:065:14New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:206.511:113.93:071.84:37-1.77:065:15New Moon17Thu
18Fri10:066.111:584.03:591.85:20-1.37:055:16Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:535.54:551.96:03-0.97:055:17Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:464.011:43 AM4.85:551.96:44-0.37:055:18Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:344.112:384.07:042.07:250.37:045:19Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue2:244.21:463.38:301.98:080.97:045:20First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:164.33:212.810:121.68:591.47:035:21First Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:064.55:062.611:291.19:591.87:035:22First Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:544.66:342.712:240.67:025:23First Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:374.97:372.91:090.27:025:24Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:185.18:193.11:47-0.27:015:25Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:575.38:533.312:352.12:21-0.57:005:26Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:335.59:233.41:162.12:53-0.77:005:27Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:085.69:533.51:552.03:24-0.96:595:28Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:405.610:233.62:312.03:53-0.96:585:29Full Moon31Thu
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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