Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 34m at 11:17 am (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : 6:11 pm (5.4 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 - May 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:574.28:565.72:580.12:350.86:097:46Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:494.09:255.93:41-0.33:071.26:087:47Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:373.89:535.94:22-0.63:371.66:077:47Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:263.610:205.85:02-0.74:052.06:067:48Full Moon4Sat
5Sun12:203.45:43-0.74:302.46:057:49Full Moon5Sun
6Mon1:213.26:25-0.54:522.76:047:50Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:373.17:10-0.25:062.96:037:50Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:000.06:027:51Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:314.78:550.26:027:52Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:264.36:233.59:570.49:213.46:017:53Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:404.06:313.710:530.511:313.06:007:54Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:103.86:474.111:380.65:597:54Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:323.77:054.412:312.412:150.75:587:55Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:393.77:264.81:151.812:480.95:587:56Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:403.77:495.21:541.11:201.15:577:57Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:353.88:165.72:330.41:521.45:567:57Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:283.88:456.03:13-0.32:251.75:567:58New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:183.79:176.33:54-0.82:582.05:557:59New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:113.69:536.54:37-1.23:322.25:548:00New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:103.55:24-1.44:082.55:548:00New Moon20Mon
21Tue1:163.46:15-1.44:502.75:538:01Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:263.47:10-1.25:452.95:538:02Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:115.93:363.68:07-0.97:063.15:528:03Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:155.44:363.99:07-0.68:513.15:528:03First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:304.85:234.310:07-0.210:482.65:518:04First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:004.26:024.711:030.15:518:05First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:303.96:395.212:131.911:52 AM0.55:508:05First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:513.77:145.61:151.112:341.05:508:06Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:023.67:475.92:080.41:141.45:508:07Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:043.58:206.12:54-0.21:511.75:498:07Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:583.58:526.23:37-0.52:272.15:498:08Full Moon31Fri
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 2:44 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 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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