Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 32m at 8:03 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 2:56 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (33% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Jul 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:523.710:116.05:09-0.73:582.75:528:17New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:343.75:45-0.54:332.85:538:17New Moon2Thu
3Fri1:173.76:19-0.45:102.95:538:17Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:583.76:53-0.15:533.05:548:17Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:383.87:270.16:473.15:548:16Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:294.73:173.98:000.57:533.15:558:16Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:164.33:544.18:340.89:162.95:558:16First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:163.84:304.49:121.110:522.55:568:16First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:383.45:054.79:551.55:568:15First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:173.15:425.112:041.910:44 AM1.85:578:15First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:473.16:215.612:581.211:35 AM2.05:588:15Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:023.37:036.01:460.512:262.25:588:14Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:013.57:476.42:31-0.21:162.35:598:14Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:503.78:336.83:16-0.82:062.45:598:14Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:363.99:197.04:00-1.22:572.46:008:13Full Moon15Wed
16Thu11:214.010:067.04:45-1.43:492.36:018:13Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:074.15:29-1.44:432.36:018:12Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:544.36:14-1.25:422.36:028:12Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:424.56:59-0.76:492.36:038:11Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:425.52:314.77:44-0.28:042.26:038:10Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:464.73:224.98:290.49:322.06:048:10Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:034.04:155.29:171.111:091.66:058:09Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:393.45:085.410:111.66:058:09Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:193.35:585.712:271.011:11 AM2.16:068:08Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:463.36:475.81:280.512:092.36:078:07Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:513.57:326.02:190.01:032.56:088:06Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:383.78:146.13:02-0.21:522.66:088:06Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:153.88:526.13:40-0.42:362.66:098:05Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:493.99:276.14:15-0.53:152.66:108:04New Moon29Wed
30Thu11:203.99:596.04:47-0.43:512.66:108:03New Moon30Thu
31Fri11:513.910:315.85:17-0.34:262.56:118:02New Moon31Fri
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 11:29 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 33% 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 First Quarter (33% 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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