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 07m at 5:43 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:42 pm (6.0 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 - Apr 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:304.810:455.14:250.24:350.36:477:21Full Moon1Mon
2Tue11:154.511:155.35:070.05:050.76:457:22Full Moon2Tue
3Wed12:064.15:54-0.25:371.26:447:23Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu1:063.66:47-0.36:121.66:427:24Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:315.32:233.27:48-0.26:532.16:417:25Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:225.14:053.09:00-0.27:512.56:407:25Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:264.95:473.210:25-0.29:342.86:387:26Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:504.76:533.611:45-0.311:322.66:377:27Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:194.77:374.012:46-0.46:367:28Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:354.88:144.312:502.11:36-0.56:357:28Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:384.98:474.71:481.52:19-0.46:337:29Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:334.99:185.02:371.02:57-0.26:327:30Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:214.89:475.13:210.53:300.16:317:31New Moon13Sat
14Sun10:054.610:145.24:020.24:010.56:297:32New Moon14Sun
15Mon10:474.310:405.24:410.04:300.96:287:32New Moon15Mon
16Tue11:294.011:055.15:190.04:571.36:277:33New Moon16Tue
17Wed12:153.65:580.05:221.86:267:34Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu1:083.36:390.15:462.26:247:35Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri2:133.07:230.36:072.56:237:36Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:294.53:472.98:150.46:282.86:227:36Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun1:114.39:200.66:217:37First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:104.06:433.310:360.610:103.16:207:38First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:333.97:053.611:400.511:562.86:187:39First Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:023.97:273.912:270.46:177:40First Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:124.07:504.212:492.41:060.36:167:40Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:104.28:144.61:321.81:410.26:157:41Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat8:024.48:395.02:121.22:150.36:147:42Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun8:514.59:065.42:510.62:480.56:137:43Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon9:384.59:355.73:320.03:210.76:127:43Full Moon29Mon
30Tue10:264.410:065.94:14-0.53:551.16:117:44Full Moon30Tue
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 8:42 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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