Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 52m at 2:04 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:04 am (3.3 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 - Feb 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:205.06:012.511:210.39:132.36:575:31Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:245.17:372.812:26-0.26:565:32Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:265.28:213.11:18-0.66:565:33Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:205.48:513.32:01-0.86:555:34Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:085.59:163.412:532.32:37-0.96:545:35Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:485.69:403.51:382.23:08-1.06:535:36New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:245.610:043.62:162.03:36-0.96:525:37New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:565.510:273.72:511.94:02-0.76:515:38New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:275.210:493.83:251.74:26-0.56:505:39New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:574.911:113.94:001.64:48-0.16:495:40New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:284.511:324.04:371.65:080.26:485:40Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:034.011:554.15:181.55:260.76:475:41Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:443.46:051.45:431.16:465:42Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:224.212:392.87:011.35:581.56:455:43Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:574.32:072.38:191.26:111.96:445:44First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:454.510:040.86:435:45First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:524.611:260.26:425:46First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:094.97:452.912:23-0.46:415:47Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:195.48:063.31:10-0.96:405:48Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:215.88:323.612:032.41:52-1.46:395:49Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:176.19:003.91:031.92:31-1.66:385:50Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:086.29:304.31:581.43:08-1.56:365:51Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:576.110:024.72:500.93:44-1.26:355:52Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:455.610:354.93:410.64:18-0.86:345:53Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:355.011:105.14:340.34:52-0.16:335:53Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:304.211:485.25:310.25:240.66:325:54Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:333.46:320.25:561.26:305:55Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:315.11:572.77:440.36:261.86:295:56Third Quarter28Fri
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 5:34 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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