Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 22m at 12:44 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:37 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Aug 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:013.44:445.79:592.15:087:01First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:263.55:405.912:070.311:08 AM2.25:097:00Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:273.86:316.11:02-0.112:082.35:106:59Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:124.07:166.11:47-0.31:002.25:116:58Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:484.17:566.12:26-0.41:442.15:116:57Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:204.28:336.03:01-0.42:222.15:126:56Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:504.39:075.83:32-0.32:582.05:136:55Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:194.49:405.64:02-0.13:342.05:136:54Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:504.410:135.24:300.14:111.95:146:53Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:214.410:484.84:570.44:512.05:156:52Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:544.511:264.45:250.85:362.05:166:51Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:294.55:541.16:292.15:166:50Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:103.91:094.56:241.67:362.15:176:49Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:113.41:574.66:592.09:102.05:186:48Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:543.02:574.77:462.310:401.65:196:47Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:503.04:004.98:592.611:411.15:196:46Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:083.34:575.310:182.65:206:44Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:563.55:485.712:280.611:21 AM2.55:216:43Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:333.96:366.11:080.112:162.35:226:42Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:074.27:226.41:46-0.31:061.95:226:41Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:414.58:086.62:23-0.61:541.65:236:40New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:164.98:546.52:59-0.72:431.25:246:38New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:535.29:416.33:37-0.63:331.05:256:37New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:335.410:315.84:15-0.44:260.85:256:36Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:165.511:275.24:550.15:240.85:266:35Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:035.65:360.66:290.95:276:33Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:304.512:555.56:211.27:440.95:276:32First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:473.91:575.47:121.89:140.95:286:31First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:273.53:085.48:222.310:380.75:296:30First Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:093.64:215.49:542.611:460.45:306:28First Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:233.85:255.511:132.55:306:27Waxing Gibbous31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9411340)

Common Questions About Santa Barbara, CA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Santa Barbara, CA today?

Slack tide in Santa Barbara, CA is approximately 9:10 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 Santa Barbara, CA?

Santa Barbara, CA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 minimum.

What datum are Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, CA?

Tide predictions for Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, CA?

Tide data for Santa Barbara, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9411340. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9411340.

What is the moon phase in Santa Barbara, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Santa Barbara, CA is First Quarter (56% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA