Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 28m at 12:16 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:15 am (2.9 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 - Sep 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:024.59:186.53:36-0.83:081.86:347:26Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:334.810:056.44:12-0.73:581.46:357:24Full Moon2Thu
3Fri11:055.110:546.04:49-0.54:481.16:367:23Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:405.411:465.45:250.05:430.86:367:22Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:185.56:010.66:420.76:377:20Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:454.61:015.66:381.27:480.76:387:19Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:573.91:495.57:161.99:070.76:397:18Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:343.42:475.48:012.510:410.66:397:16Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:383.34:005.39:112.96:407:15Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:153.65:195.312:040.311:02 AM3.16:417:13Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:103.96:275.41:060.112:282.96:417:12Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:454.17:245.61:56-0.11:282.76:427:11Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:134.38:115.62:37-0.22:142.36:437:09Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:394.58:525.63:11-0.12:532.06:437:08Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:024.69:285.53:410.03:291.86:447:06New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:244.710:025.34:080.24:021.66:457:05New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:454.810:355.14:320.54:351.46:467:03New Moon17Fri
18Sat11:054.811:084.74:540.95:091.36:467:02New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:254.911:444.35:151.35:451.36:477:01Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:464.95:341.76:251.26:486:59Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:273.812:104.95:512.17:111.36:486:58Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:213.412:414.86:042.58:081.36:496:56Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:463.11:224.86:142.89:271.26:506:55First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:234.711:001.06:516:53First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:484.86:516:52First Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:393.75:145.012:080.511:19 AM3.36:526:51First Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:594.06:235.412:580.112:322.96:536:49Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:234.47:235.71:41-0.21:262.36:536:48Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:504.88:185.92:20-0.42:171.66:546:46Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:195.29:105.92:58-0.33:051.06:556:45Full Moon30Thu
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 3:15 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 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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