Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:50 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 16m at 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 - Jul 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:014.27:09-1.06:432.65:528:17Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:385.72:564.47:58-0.57:592.65:528:17Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:394.93:514.68:470.09:302.55:538:17Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:514.24:444.99:390.611:092.15:538:17Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:193.75:315.110:321.15:548:17Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:503.46:145.412:251.511:25 AM1.55:548:16Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun7:123.36:545.61:241.012:131.95:558:16Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon8:213.47:315.72:120.512:572.15:558:16Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:153.58:075.92:530.11:392.35:568:16Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed9:583.68:416.03:30-0.12:182.45:568:15Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:363.79:136.04:04-0.32:552.55:578:15New Moon11Thu
12Fri11:123.79:446.04:37-0.43:312.65:588:15New Moon12Fri
13Sat11:483.810:155.95:09-0.44:052.75:588:14New Moon13Sat
14Sun12:253.85:41-0.34:402.75:598:14New Moon14Sun
15Mon1:023.86:13-0.25:182.86:008:13Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:373.96:440.06:032.96:008:13Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed2:124.07:160.26:582.96:018:13Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:384.72:494.27:480.68:062.76:018:12Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:324.23:284.58:240.99:292.56:028:11First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:433.74:114.89:051.311:001.96:038:11First Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:183.34:585.29:571.76:048:10First Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:003.25:475.712:131.210:58 AM2.06:048:10First Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:253.46:376.21:120.411:59 AM2.26:058:09Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed8:333.67:286.62:05-0.312:572.26:068:08Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu9:273.98:196.92:55-0.91:542.26:068:08Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:144.19:097.13:42-1.22:492.26:078:07Full Moon26Fri
27Sat10:584.29:587.04:28-1.43:422.16:088:06Full Moon27Sat
28Sun11:434.410:456.75:12-1.34:362.06:088:05Full Moon28Sun
29Mon12:284.55:56-1.05:322.06:098:05Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:154.66:39-0.56:332.16:108:04Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed12:265.42:024.77:210.07:392.16:118:03Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 3:16 am — 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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