Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : 10:10 am (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 14m at 6:15 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Feb 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:433.811:43 AM3.96:072.06:280.66:575:30Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:143.812:303.37:052.06:511.16:575:31Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:483.91:362.78:241.87:151.66:565:32Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:294.03:372.310:111.57:422.06:555:33Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:204.26:042.411:301.08:402.36:545:34Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:164.47:322.712:230.46:535:35Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:104.88:062.91:06-0.16:525:36Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:005.18:343.21:44-0.66:515:37Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:475.59:003.412:282.42:19-1.06:505:38Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:315.89:283.61:162.22:53-1.36:505:39Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:136.09:563.82:021.93:27-1.46:495:40New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:556.110:264.02:461.74:01-1.46:485:41New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:375.910:584.23:321.44:35-1.16:475:42New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:235.411:324.54:221.25:08-0.66:465:43Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:134.75:181.05:42-0.16:445:44Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:104.712:124.06:200.86:170.66:435:45Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:524.81:263.27:330.76:531.26:425:46First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:425.03:152.69:050.57:361.86:415:47First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:435.05:282.610:430.18:492.36:405:48First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:555.17:052.911:58-0.410:332.56:395:49First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:065.37:543.212:56-0.86:385:50Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:105.48:293.51:44-1.06:375:51Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:055.68:593.712:552.12:24-1.16:355:51Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:515.69:273.91:451.92:59-1.16:345:52Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:325.69:534.02:281.63:31-0.96:335:53Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:085.410:184.13:061.43:59-0.66:325:54Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:425.010:424.13:431.34:24-0.36:315:55Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:154.611:054.14:191.24:480.26:295:56Waning Gibbous28Mon
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 8:12 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 63% 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 (63% 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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