Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.

Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:44 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 12m at 4:24 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
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Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Feb 1923

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Date		High Tide				Low Tide				Sun		Moon	Date
Date		AM	ft	PM	ft	AM	ft	PM	ft	Rise	Set	Moon	Date
1	Thu	8:46	6.2	10:11	4.2	2:35	1.6	3:48	-1.2	6:57	5:27		1	Thu
2	Fri	9:28	6.1	10:49	4.4	3:20	1.4	4:24	-1.2	6:56	5:28		2	Fri
3	Sat	10:12	5.8	11:29	4.6	4:09	1.3	5:02	-0.9	6:55	5:29		3	Sat
4	Sun	11:01	5.3			5:03	1.2	5:41	-0.5	6:54	5:30		4	Sun
5	Mon	12:13	4.7	11:56 AM	4.6	6:04	1.2	6:22	0.1	6:53	5:31		5	Mon
6	Tue	1:01	4.8	1:02	3.9	7:15	1.2	7:07	0.7	6:53	5:32		6	Tue
7	Wed	1:57	4.9	2:30	3.2	8:45	1.0	8:02	1.3	6:52	5:33		7	Wed
8	Thu	3:01	5.0	4:18	3.0	10:20	0.6	9:15	1.7	6:51	5:34		8	Thu
9	Fri	4:09	5.2	5:57	3.1	11:37	0.1	10:36	2.0	6:50	5:35		9	Fri
10	Sat	5:12	5.4	7:07	3.4			12:37	-0.3	6:49	5:36		10	Sat
11	Sun	6:08	5.6	7:55	3.7			1:26	-0.7	6:48	5:37		11	Sun
12	Mon	6:58	5.7	8:33	3.9	12:45	1.9	2:08	-0.9	6:47	5:38		12	Mon
13	Tue	7:42	5.8	9:05	4.0	1:34	1.7	2:45	-0.9	6:46	5:39		13	Tue
14	Wed	8:21	5.7	9:35	4.1	2:15	1.6	3:18	-0.9	6:45	5:40		14	Wed
15	Thu	8:57	5.6	10:05	4.2	2:52	1.4	3:48	-0.7	6:44	5:41		15	Thu
16	Fri	9:32	5.3	10:34	4.2	3:28	1.4	4:16	-0.4	6:43	5:42		16	Fri
17	Sat	10:05	5.0	11:04	4.3	4:04	1.3	4:43	-0.1	6:42	5:43		17	Sat
18	Sun	10:40	4.5	11:34	4.2	4:42	1.3	5:10	0.3	6:41	5:44		18	Sun
19	Mon	11:16	4.1			5:23	1.4	5:37	0.7	6:40	5:45		19	Mon
20	Tue	12:06	4.2	11:57 AM	3.5	6:10	1.5	6:04	1.1	6:39	5:46		20	Tue
21	Wed	12:42	4.2	12:50	3.0	7:08	1.6	6:33	1.6	6:38	5:47		21	Wed
22	Thu	1:24	4.1	2:22	2.6	8:32	1.6	7:10	2.0	6:36	5:47		22	Thu
23	Fri	2:22	4.1	4:42	2.5	10:18	1.3	8:16	2.3	6:35	5:48		23	Fri
24	Sat	3:33	4.3	6:19	2.8	11:29	0.9	9:57	2.5	6:34	5:49		24	Sat
25	Sun	4:38	4.5	7:03	3.1			12:19	0.4	6:33	5:50		25	Sun
26	Mon	5:33	4.9	7:32	3.4			12:59	-0.1	6:32	5:51		26	Mon
27	Tue	6:22	5.3	8:00	3.7	12:08	2.1	1:35	-0.5	6:30	5:52		27	Tue
28	Wed	7:08	5.6	8:30	4.1	12:57	1.7	2:09	-0.9	6:29	5:53		28	Wed
Date		High Tide				Low Tide				Sun		Moon	Date
Date		AM	ft	PM	ft	AM	ft	PM	ft	Rise	Set	Moon	Date

Tidal Data Source: (9411340)

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

Slack tide in Santa Barbara, CA is approximately 8:34 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 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.

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