Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 38m at 2:04 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:093.36:444.912:571.811:58 AM1.45:498:08Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:203.27:105.21:391.212:321.75:488:09Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:233.37:385.62:180.61:061.95:488:09Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:173.48:095.92:550.01:402.25:488:10Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:053.58:416.13:33-0.52:152.45:488:10New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:533.59:176.34:11-0.82:512.55:488:11New Moon6Fri
7Sat11:413.59:546.44:52-1.13:282.75:488:12New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:333.55:35-1.24:092.85:478:12New Moon8Sun
9Mon1:273.56:21-1.24:582.95:478:12Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:183.77:07-1.06:033.05:478:13Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:115.73:083.97:54-0.77:243.05:478:13Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu1:125.13:544.38:41-0.38:592.75:478:14First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:244.54:384.79:300.210:422.25:478:14First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:523.85:205.210:200.75:478:14First Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:303.46:015.712:051.411:10 AM1.25:488:15First Quarter15Sun
16Mon7:003.36:436.11:100.611:58 AM1.65:488:15Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:203.37:256.42:06-0.112:452.05:488:15Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:253.48:076.52:55-0.71:322.35:488:16Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:193.58:486.63:41-1.02:182.55:488:16Full Moon19Thu
20Fri11:073.69:276.54:24-1.13:032.65:488:16Full Moon20Fri
21Sat11:543.610:056.35:05-1.13:452.85:498:16Full Moon21Sat
22Sun12:413.65:45-0.94:262.95:498:17Full Moon22Sun
23Mon1:253.66:23-0.75:093.05:498:17Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:083.77:00-0.45:573.15:498:17Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:483.87:340.06:563.15:508:17Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:344.73:253.98:060.48:053.15:508:17Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:224.23:594.18:380.89:322.85:508:17Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:223.64:324.49:121.211:112.45:518:17Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:453.15:054.79:491.65:518:17Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:312.95:385.012:201.810:32 AM2.05:528:17Third Quarter30Mon
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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