Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : 11:17 am (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 21m at 8:03 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Sep 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:283.32:054.87:172.49:501.56:347:26First Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:333.02:574.77:322.811:281.36:357:25First Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:084.76:357:24First Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:373.45:244.812:360.911:04 AM3.46:367:22First Quarter4Mon
5Tue8:453.76:255.01:250.612:273.26:377:21Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:003.97:165.32:040.31:182.96:387:20Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:184.07:595.62:380.11:592.66:387:18Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:384.38:385.73:07-0.12:372.36:397:17Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:584.59:155.83:34-0.13:131.96:407:15Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:194.79:515.64:000.03:501.66:407:14Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:414.910:295.44:260.24:281.36:417:13Full Moon11Mon
12Tue11:045.111:105.04:510.55:101.06:427:11Full Moon12Tue
13Wed11:305.311:584.45:161.05:560.86:427:10Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:005.55:421.56:500.76:437:08Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:563.912:375.66:072.07:530.66:447:07Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat2:143.31:245.56:342.49:130.66:457:06Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:203.12:275.57:052.910:490.46:457:04Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:505.46:467:03Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:363.65:185.512:090.011:04 AM3.36:477:01Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed8:084.06:335.71:08-0.312:332.96:477:00Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:384.47:355.91:56-0.51:352.36:486:58Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:074.78:295.92:37-0.52:281.86:496:57Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:355.09:175.83:13-0.33:151.36:496:56New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:035.310:015.43:460.03:590.96:506:54New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:305.410:445.04:160.44:410.76:516:53New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:565.511:284.54:440.95:240.66:526:51New Moon26Tue
27Wed11:215.45:091.56:070.66:526:50Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:164.011:46 AM5.35:322.06:530.76:536:49Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:133.512:135.15:492.57:460.96:546:47Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:353.212:464.95:542.98:531.16:556:46Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 9:40 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 72% 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 Waxing Gibbous (72% 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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