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 1h 37m 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 - Mar 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:475.57:593.61:17-1.16:285:57Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:475.98:343.912:351.92:02-1.46:265:58Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:426.19:084.31:321.52:43-1.56:255:59New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:326.19:424.52:241.13:22-1.36:246:00New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:205.810:164.73:140.73:59-0.96:226:01New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:085.310:524.84:040.54:35-0.46:216:01New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:574.711:284.94:560.45:100.26:206:02Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:514.06:500.46:440.87:187:03Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:074.81:543.37:490.57:181.47:177:04Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:494.63:192.89:000.77:542.07:167:05First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:394.45:282.710:320.78:442.57:147:06First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:444.37:262.911:580.510:402.77:137:06First Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:024.28:153.212:590.27:127:07First Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:114.48:423.412:182.61:460.07:107:08Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:064.69:043.61:152.42:24-0.27:097:09Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:534.89:263.81:582.02:56-0.37:087:10Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:334.99:474.02:351.73:24-0.47:067:10Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:095.010:094.23:091.43:51-0.37:057:11Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:445.010:304.33:431.14:16-0.17:037:12Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:174.810:514.54:160.94:400.17:027:13Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:524.511:134.64:510.75:030.57:017:13Full Moon21Sat
22Sun11:304.211:384.75:280.55:270.86:597:14Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:143.86:100.45:501.36:587:15Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:064.81:093.36:580.36:151.76:577:16Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:424.82:242.97:570.36:432.16:557:17Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:284.84:202.79:110.37:232.56:547:17Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:304.76:172.910:420.19:022.86:527:18Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:534.77:163.312:00-0.26:517:19Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:224.87:553.71:00-0.66:507:20Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:375.18:284.112:422.21:49-0.86:487:21Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:415.39:014.51:431.62:32-0.86:477:21Waning Crescent31Tue
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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