Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 28m at 6:50 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 1:30 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Jan 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:085.06:123.012:180.67:075:01Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:465.57:223.21:05-0.27:075:02Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:276.08:193.41:50-0.97:075:03Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:116.49:093.612:431.92:35-1.57:075:03Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:566.79:563.71:322.03:21-1.87:075:04New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:416.810:453.72:212.04:07-2.07:075:05New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:286.711:343.83:122.04:53-1.87:075:06New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:166.34:072.15:40-1.57:075:07Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:253.911:08 AM5.75:082.16:26-1.07:075:08Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:174.012:064.96:192.17:13-0.57:075:08Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:094.31:134.17:422.18:010.27:075:09First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:034.52:383.49:231.88:530.87:075:10First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:564.84:192.910:561.29:491.37:075:11First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:455.05:552.812:030.67:075:12First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:315.27:132.912:570.17:065:13Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:135.48:113.11:42-0.47:065:14Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:535.68:533.212:252.02:21-0.67:065:15Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:315.69:293.31:092.12:56-0.87:055:16Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:055.710:023.41:482.23:28-0.97:055:17Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:375.710:343.42:242.23:59-0.97:055:18Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:085.611:063.42:582.24:29-0.87:045:19Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:385.411:383.43:322.24:59-0.67:045:20Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:095.14:072.25:27-0.47:035:21Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:093.510:41 AM4.84:472.25:55-0.17:035:22Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:403.611:19 AM4.35:342.26:230.27:025:23Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:123.712:053.86:312.26:520.67:025:24Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:483.91:063.27:452.07:251.07:015:25Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:304.12:362.89:201.78:071.57:005:26Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:204.54:372.610:491.09:101.87:005:27Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:134.96:162.711:540.310:242.16:595:28Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:085.47:253.012:48-0.56:585:29Waning Crescent31Fri
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 10:10 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 15% 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 (15% 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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