Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:16 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 57m at 4:32 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Dec 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:353.612:165.16:133.18:05-0.46:504:50First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:373.91:344.58:023.09:07-0.16:504:50First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:244.33:084.19:582.510:060.26:514:50First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:054.84:403.811:191.710:570.56:524:50First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:435.36:003.712:200.96:534:50Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:205.77:093.71:120.16:544:50Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:566.18:093.712:261.11:59-0.56:544:50Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:336.39:033.71:071.52:43-0.96:554:50Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:086.49:523.71:461.83:25-1.16:564:50Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:426.310:423.62:232.14:06-1.16:574:50Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:156.111:353.52:592.34:46-1.06:574:51Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:475.83:342.65:27-0.86:584:51Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:303.410:21 AM5.44:112.86:09-0.56:594:51Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:273.410:57 AM5.04:533.06:50-0.26:594:51Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:273.411:39 AM4.55:523.17:330.17:004:52Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:213.612:314.07:143.28:180.57:014:52Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:033.81:403.69:113.09:060.77:014:53Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:354.13:113.210:492.59:531.07:024:53Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:034.44:423.011:441.910:361.27:024:53Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:304.75:583.012:261.27:034:54Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:595.17:033.11:050.57:034:54Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:295.57:573.31:42-0.17:044:55Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:025.88:453.412:331.82:20-0.77:044:55Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:376.29:313.51:122.02:59-1.17:054:56New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:156.410:173.51:522.13:40-1.47:054:57New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:546.511:053.52:332.24:23-1.57:054:57New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:366.411:563.63:172.35:08-1.57:064:58Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:216.14:082.45:54-1.37:064:59Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:483.711:13 AM5.65:102.46:41-0.97:064:59Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:413.912:134.96:252.57:30-0.47:075:00Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu2:354.11:254.27:562.38:200.17:075:01First Quarter31Thu
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 8:24 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 (53% 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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