Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : 3:21 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 22m at 10:59 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Feb 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:385.79:133.71:241.82:48-1.06:575:30New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:185.89:424.02:081.63:19-1.16:575:31New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:575.810:124.22:501.43:51-1.06:565:32New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:375.510:444.43:341.24:23-0.86:555:33New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:215.111:204.64:221.04:57-0.46:545:34Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:094.611:594.85:150.95:320.16:535:35Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:063.96:160.86:090.66:525:36Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:454.91:173.27:260.86:491.16:525:37First Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:395.02:552.78:550.67:411.66:515:38First Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:445.04:512.710:310.39:012.06:505:39First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:585.26:202.911:45-0.210:342.16:495:40First Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:085.37:193.312:43-0.66:485:41Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:095.58:013.61:30-0.96:475:42Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:045.78:373.912:511.72:12-1.06:465:43Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:515.79:094.11:421.42:48-1.06:455:44Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:335.59:394.32:281.23:21-0.86:445:45Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:115.310:094.33:091.13:51-0.56:435:46Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:474.910:364.43:481.04:19-0.26:415:47Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:224.511:044.34:271.04:450.36:405:48Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:584.011:314.35:071.05:100.76:395:49Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:383.55:501.15:341.16:385:49Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:014.212:253.06:391.25:561.56:375:50Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:374.21:312.67:401.36:181.96:365:51Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:224.13:322.49:091.26:462.26:345:52Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:234.15:402.510:430.98:102.56:335:53Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:384.26:392.811:430.510:212.56:325:54Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:464.57:103.112:260.16:315:55Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:434.87:373.41:03-0.26:305:56Waning Crescent28Fri
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 1:10 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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