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 3h 58m 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 - Aug 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:234.72:504.88:020.78:562.16:118:02Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:314.03:424.98:461.310:301.96:128:01Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:583.44:355.09:351.811:561.56:138:00Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:413.25:275.110:352.26:147:59Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:133.26:165.312:591.011:38 AM2.56:147:58Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:203.47:015.51:490.612:352.66:157:57Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed9:053.67:435.72:310.31:232.66:167:56Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:403.88:215.83:070.02:062.66:177:55Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:103.98:575.93:40-0.12:452.56:177:54Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:394.09:305.94:10-0.23:222.46:187:53New Moon10Sat
11Sun11:074.110:025.94:40-0.23:572.36:197:52New Moon11Sun
12Mon11:354.210:345.75:08-0.24:332.36:207:51New Moon12Mon
13Tue12:034.25:360.05:112.26:207:50New Moon13Tue
14Wed12:324.36:040.35:532.26:217:49Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:024.56:330.66:432.16:227:48Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:304.61:374.67:021.07:422.06:227:47Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:254.02:184.87:341.48:561.86:237:46First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:403.53:085.08:121.910:271.46:247:44First Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:263.24:095.39:062.311:510.86:257:43First Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:153.25:145.610:272.66:257:42First Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:333.56:176.012:560.211:49 AM2.66:267:41Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:293.87:176.41:51-0.312:562.56:277:40Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:134.28:136.62:40-0.71:562.26:287:38Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:524.49:046.73:24-1.02:511.96:287:37Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:294.79:526.64:06-0.93:431.66:297:36Full Moon25Sun
26Mon11:064.910:396.24:46-0.74:331.46:307:34Full Moon26Mon
27Tue11:435.011:255.75:24-0.35:241.46:307:33Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:215.06:010.26:171.46:317:32Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:155.01:015.06:370.87:141.56:327:31Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri1:104.31:424.97:131.48:181.56:337:29Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat2:163.72:284.87:492.09:381.56:337:28Third Quarter31Sat
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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