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 35m 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 - Jun 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:263.86:34-1.45:392.65:498:08Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:333.87:29-1.16:452.85:498:08Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:485.63:414.08:26-0.88:082.95:488:09Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:545.04:444.39:27-0.39:522.85:488:10Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:134.45:354.610:280.111:332.35:488:10Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:424.06:195.011:240.45:488:11Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:053.76:575.312:441.712:120.85:488:11Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:183.67:325.61:401.012:551.15:478:12Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:223.68:055.72:270.51:341.55:478:12Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:153.68:365.93:080.12:101.85:478:13Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:023.69:055.93:45-0.22:432.05:478:13New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:463.69:335.94:20-0.43:162.35:478:14New Moon12Wed
13Thu11:293.610:015.84:54-0.53:462.55:478:14New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:133.55:29-0.54:162.75:478:14New Moon14Fri
15Sat1:013.56:04-0.44:472.95:478:15Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:503.56:40-0.25:213.05:488:15Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:393.57:18-0.16:073.25:488:15Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:084.93:283.77:560.17:123.25:488:16Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:544.64:113.98:360.48:373.25:488:16First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:534.24:474.29:200.610:182.95:488:16First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:093.85:214.610:080.911:402.35:488:16First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:403.55:545.010:571.15:498:16First Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:073.46:305.512:391.511:46 AM1.35:498:17Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:243.57:096.01:300.712:331.65:498:17Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:323.77:506.52:19-0.11:201.85:508:17Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:313.88:346.83:07-0.82:082.05:508:17Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:243.99:197.03:54-1.32:562.15:508:17Full Moon27Thu
28Fri11:174.010:057.04:42-1.53:462.25:518:17Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:104.05:30-1.64:392.45:518:17Full Moon29Sat
30Sun1:064.16:20-1.45:372.55:518:17Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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