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 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 - Feb 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:125.610:533.63:061.94:23-0.86:585:30Full Moon1Fri
2Sat9:455.411:233.73:421.94:52-0.76:575:31Full Moon2Sat
3Sun10:205.111:543.84:221.85:22-0.46:565:32Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:004.75:081.85:53-0.16:555:33Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:284.011:48 AM4.16:021.76:250.46:545:34Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:064.212:483.57:091.67:010.86:535:35Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:514.42:123.08:341.37:451.36:535:36Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:464.74:082.710:110.88:481.86:525:37Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:495.05:532.811:290.110:102.06:515:38Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:525.47:083.112:31-0.56:505:39Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:535.78:003.41:23-1.16:495:40Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:496.18:423.712:291.92:10-1.46:485:41Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:426.29:213.91:261.72:54-1.66:475:42New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:306.29:584.12:191.43:34-1.56:465:43New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:156.010:354.23:081.34:12-1.36:455:44New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:595.611:134.33:561.24:49-0.86:445:45New Moon16Sat
17Sun10:425.011:504.34:451.25:24-0.36:435:46Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:284.45:361.25:580.36:425:47Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:284.312:183.76:311.36:300.96:405:48Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:074.21:203.17:361.47:021.46:395:48First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:514.12:532.69:031.37:401.96:385:49First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:454.15:002.510:391.18:452.36:375:50First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:494.26:392.811:460.710:212.46:365:51First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:504.47:283.012:360.36:355:52First Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:444.67:583.21:16-0.16:335:53Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:314.98:243.512:232.21:50-0.46:325:54Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:125.18:503.71:062.02:21-0.66:315:55Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:505.39:153.81:451.82:51-0.76:305:56Waxing Gibbous28Thu
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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