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 5h 10m 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 - Oct 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:334.610:261.16:556:44First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:474.411:450.96:566:43First Quarter2Mon
3Tue8:153.74:274.411:043.66:576:42First Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:033.95:454.612:360.612:243.26:586:40First Quarter4Wed
5Thu8:124.16:434.81:150.41:082.86:586:39Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:284.47:315.01:470.31:462.36:596:37Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:464.78:155.12:160.22:221.77:006:36Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:065.08:585.12:440.32:591.27:016:35Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:275.49:405.03:110.53:370.77:016:33Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:505.710:244.83:380.84:170.27:026:32Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:165.911:124.44:051.25:00-0.17:036:31Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:456.14:321.65:48-0.37:046:30Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:083.911:19 AM6.14:592.16:42-0.37:056:28Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:183.512:006.05:272.57:46-0.27:056:27Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:533.212:535.75:582.99:01-0.17:066:26Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:035.410:28-0.17:076:25Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:253.73:355.19:243.511:41-0.17:086:23Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:004.15:105.011:373.17:096:22Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:314.56:275.012:36-0.212:502.47:106:21Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:004.97:305.01:21-0.11:451.77:106:20Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:285.28:254.92:000.12:321.17:116:18Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:565.59:144.72:340.43:150.67:126:17Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:225.89:594.53:040.83:550.27:136:16New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:475.810:434.23:321.34:330.07:146:15New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:105.811:293.93:581.75:10-0.17:156:14New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:335.74:212.15:490.07:166:13Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:203.510:57 AM5.54:402.56:310.17:166:12Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:233.311:23 AM5.34:522.87:180.37:176:11Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:535.08:130.57:186:10Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:354.79:210.77:196:09Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:394.410:330.77:206:08First Quarter31Tue
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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