Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 40m at 5:19 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:52 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Dec 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:426.04:352.26:05-1.06:504:50Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:564.011:37 AM5.45:402.46:58-0.66:504:50Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:574.112:434.77:002.47:53-0.16:514:50Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:594.42:034.18:382.38:520.46:524:50Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:564.73:373.610:201.89:530.86:534:50Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:465.15:063.411:341.210:481.16:544:50Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:315.46:213.412:310.56:544:50Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:125.67:253.51:190.06:554:50Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:515.88:163.512:211.62:01-0.36:564:50Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:265.99:003.61:021.82:39-0.66:574:50Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:595.99:403.61:401.93:14-0.76:574:51New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:305.810:183.62:152.13:47-0.76:584:51New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:595.710:563.62:492.24:20-0.76:594:51New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:295.511:363.53:222.34:52-0.56:594:51New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:585.33:562.55:25-0.37:004:52Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:173.510:30 AM4.94:352.65:57-0.17:014:52Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:583.611:05 AM4.55:222.76:310.27:014:53Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:403.711:49 AM4.16:222.77:060.57:024:53Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:233.812:463.67:392.77:450.87:024:53First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:064.12:033.29:172.48:321.17:034:54First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:484.43:442.910:421.89:271.37:034:54First Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:304.85:172.911:401.110:251.57:044:55First Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:125.36:323.112:290.37:044:55Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:565.87:333.31:15-0.47:054:56Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:416.28:243.612:101.72:00-1.07:054:57Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:276.69:113.81:011.72:44-1.57:054:57Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:136.79:563.91:521.73:28-1.77:064:58Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:586.710:424.02:431.74:12-1.77:064:59Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:456.411:314.23:361.74:57-1.57:064:59Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:355.94:331.75:42-1.17:075:00Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:214.311:28 AM5.25:361.86:30-0.67:075:01Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 8:35 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 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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