Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : 9:18 am (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 09m at 4:18 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (43% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Oct 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:395.25:241.96:370.86:566:43Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:523.712:115.25:452.37:310.76:576:42Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat2:043.312:535.26:092.78:390.76:576:41Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:583.21:515.16:423.010:040.66:586:39First Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:003.43:105.08:083.311:250.36:596:38First Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:523.74:425.110:463.37:006:37First Quarter6Tue
7Wed7:264.16:025.312:260.012:142.87:006:35Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:584.57:085.51:15-0.21:152.17:016:34Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:305.08:085.61:59-0.32:091.47:026:33Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:025.49:025.62:39-0.22:580.87:036:31Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:345.89:535.43:170.13:460.27:046:30Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:066.010:435.03:530.54:34-0.17:046:29Full Moon12Mon
13Tue10:386.111:354.54:271.05:22-0.27:056:27Full Moon13Tue
14Wed11:126.05:011.56:12-0.27:066:26Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:344.011:47 AM5.75:342.17:060.07:076:25Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri1:453.612:265.46:082.68:050.37:086:24Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:173.41:115.06:473.09:160.57:086:22Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:273.52:124.67:523.410:380.67:096:21Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:413.73:374.310:223.511:450.67:106:20Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue7:144.05:074.312:063.27:116:19Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:374.26:144.412:340.512:582.77:126:18Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:584.57:084.51:120.51:372.27:136:17Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:194.77:544.61:450.52:111.77:146:15Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:405.08:364.62:140.62:441.37:146:14Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:015.29:164.52:410.83:170.87:156:13Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:225.49:554.43:061.03:500.57:166:12New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:445.610:344.23:321.34:250.27:176:11New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:075.711:174.03:561.65:010.07:186:10New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:335.84:202.05:42-0.17:196:09Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:073.711:02 AM5.74:432.36:28-0.27:206:08Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat1:093.411:37 AM5.65:082.67:21-0.17:216:07Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 6:48 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 43% 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 minimum.

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 (43% illuminated). This places Gaviota, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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