Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 13m at 7:57 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:31 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - May 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:274.59:285.83:24-0.13:100.66:097:46New Moon1Fri
2Sat10:174.39:585.94:08-0.43:431.06:087:46New Moon2Sat
3Sun11:064.010:285.84:51-0.64:161.56:077:47New Moon3Sun
4Mon11:583.710:585.75:34-0.74:461.96:067:48New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:563.46:17-0.55:162.46:057:49Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:033.27:03-0.35:452.76:047:50Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:015.03:273.27:530.06:173.06:037:50Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:414.75:153.38:480.27:173.26:027:51Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:324.36:103.59:530.49:273.36:027:52First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:434.06:363.710:560.511:373.06:017:53First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:133.86:584.011:460.56:007:54First Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:343.77:194.312:362.512:270.65:597:54First Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:393.87:424.61:182.01:010.75:587:55Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:353.98:055.01:561.41:340.85:587:56Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri8:273.98:295.32:330.82:051.05:577:57Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:144.08:555.73:090.22:361.35:567:57Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:013.99:235.93:47-0.33:081.65:567:58Full Moon17Sun
18Mon10:483.89:546.14:26-0.73:391.95:557:59Full Moon18Mon
19Tue11:403.710:296.25:09-0.94:122.25:548:00Full Moon19Tue
20Wed12:403.65:55-1.14:482.55:548:00Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:473.56:46-1.05:322.75:538:01Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:003.57:41-0.96:353.05:538:02Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:495.54:123.78:41-0.68:043.15:528:03Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:585.05:104.09:45-0.49:582.95:528:03Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:224.55:564.510:48-0.111:402.35:518:04Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:554.26:354.911:430.25:518:05Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:184.07:125.412:501.612:310.55:508:05Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:303.97:485.81:460.81:140.85:508:06Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:353.98:226.02:360.21:541.25:508:07Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:313.88:566.23:21-0.32:321.55:498:07Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:223.89:286.24:03-0.63:081.95:498:08New Moon31Sun
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 10:44 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 24% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (24% illuminated). This places Gaviota, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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