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 20m 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 - Sep 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:304.66:121.26:401.76:347:26Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:324.21:014.66:391.67:281.86:357:25Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:213.71:374.57:062.08:281.86:357:24Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:283.32:234.57:372.49:491.86:367:22Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:133.13:224.58:222.711:191.56:377:21Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:013.24:334.69:532.96:387:20Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:063.55:394.912:221.111:27 AM2.96:387:18Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:483.86:345.21:080.712:302.76:397:17Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:214.17:245.51:470.41:202.36:407:15Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:514.48:115.82:240.12:061.96:407:14Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:224.78:566.03:00-0.12:501.56:417:13New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:525.09:406.03:35-0.23:341.16:427:11New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:245.310:265.84:10-0.14:200.86:427:10New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:585.511:145.44:460.25:080.66:437:08New Moon14Fri
15Sat11:365.65:230.66:010.46:447:07Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:084.912:185.76:021.17:000.56:457:05Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:114.31:075.66:451.68:070.56:457:04Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:293.82:045.47:352.29:270.66:467:03First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:073.63:145.38:422.610:560.56:477:01First Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:443.74:355.210:192.86:477:00First Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:554.05:515.212:090.311:52 AM2.66:486:58First Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:454.36:545.31:060.112:592.36:496:57Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:244.67:495.41:540.01:521.96:506:55Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:584.88:355.42:340.12:371.66:506:54Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:275.09:165.33:090.23:161.36:516:53Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:545.19:545.23:390.43:521.16:526:51Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:205.110:294.94:070.74:261.06:526:50Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:435.111:044.64:341.05:000.96:536:48Full Moon28Fri
29Sat11:065.111:414.34:591.45:360.96:546:47Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:315.05:231.76:141.06:556:46Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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