Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gaviota, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gaviota, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 21m at 5:44 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:17 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411399
Common Questions About Tides

Gaviota, CA Tides - Apr 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:155.29:064.92:121.02:45-0.56:467:22Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:065.39:395.33:000.43:24-0.46:457:22Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:565.210:155.63:48-0.14:02-0.16:447:23Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:465.010:515.74:36-0.54:410.36:427:24Full Moon4Wed
5Thu11:394.611:315.75:26-0.75:200.76:417:25Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:384.16:20-0.76:021.26:407:25Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:155.51:463.67:18-0.56:491.76:387:26Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:055.23:083.38:23-0.37:462.26:377:27Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:044.94:433.39:390.09:072.56:367:28Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:174.56:053.511:010.111:012.56:347:29Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:434.37:013.812:080.16:337:29Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:004.37:424.112:252.21:010.16:327:30Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:034.38:164.41:231.81:440.16:317:31Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:564.48:444.62:081.32:200.26:297:32Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:414.49:104.82:471.02:520.46:287:33Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:204.49:344.93:210.73:200.66:277:33Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:574.39:575.03:540.43:460.86:257:34New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:334.110:205.04:260.24:121.16:247:35New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:093.910:435.04:580.14:371.46:237:36New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:483.711:074.95:330.15:011.76:227:36New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:333.46:090.15:242.06:217:37Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:263.26:500.25:492.36:197:38Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:064.72:323.17:360.36:232.66:187:39Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:484.53:573.18:310.47:202.86:177:40Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:444.35:133.39:360.49:052.96:167:40First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:594.26:023.710:460.311:012.76:157:41First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:284.16:404.111:450.26:147:42First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:504.27:164.612:152.112:350.16:137:43Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:594.47:515.11:121.41:210.16:127:44Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:024.68:285.62:040.62:040.26:117:44Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 9:00 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 95% 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 Waning Gibbous (95% 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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