Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : 12:20 pm (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 17m at 9:04 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Sep 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:334.48:446.53:04-0.72:341.96:347:26Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:014.89:336.43:40-0.73:251.46:357:24New Moon2Tue
3Wed10:315.210:226.14:15-0.54:160.96:367:23New Moon3Wed
4Thu11:035.511:135.54:49-0.15:080.66:367:22New Moon4Thu
5Fri11:385.85:230.56:040.46:377:20Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:084.812:165.95:561.27:050.46:387:19Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun1:134.012:585.86:301.88:140.56:397:18Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon2:373.41:495.67:042.49:390.66:397:16First Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:423.12:535.47:452.911:140.56:407:15First Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:013.44:155.29:173.36:417:13First Quarter10Wed
11Thu7:573.75:365.212:280.311:35 AM3.36:417:12First Quarter11Thu
12Fri8:283.96:415.31:220.112:503.06:427:10Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat8:524.27:345.42:060.01:412.66:437:09Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun9:144.38:185.52:410.02:222.26:437:08Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon9:354.58:565.53:110.02:581.96:447:06Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue9:544.79:315.33:360.23:321.66:457:05Full Moon16Tue
17Wed10:134.910:045.13:590.54:041.36:467:03Full Moon17Wed
18Thu10:325.010:374.84:200.84:371.26:467:02Full Moon18Thu
19Fri10:505.111:124.44:401.25:111.06:477:01Full Moon19Fri
20Sat11:095.111:504.04:581.65:481.06:486:59Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:305.15:132.06:291.06:486:58Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:373.511:55 AM5.15:242.37:181.06:496:56Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue1:433.112:285.15:312.68:221.06:506:55Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:175.09:500.96:516:53Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:304.911:190.66:516:52Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:055.06:526:51Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat7:413.85:325.212:190.211:39 AM3.26:536:49Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun7:584.26:415.51:06-0.112:482.66:536:48Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon8:214.67:415.71:46-0.21:421.96:546:46Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue8:485.18:365.72:24-0.22:331.16:556:45Waning Crescent30Tue
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 10:42 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 80% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (80% illuminated). This places Gaviota, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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