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 2h 27m at 11:31 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:24 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jun 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:554.010:495.95:20-1.34:392.24:477:05Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:544.06:10-0.95:362.44:477:05Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:564.07:01-0.56:452.64:467:06Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:354.83:014.17:55-0.18:142.74:467:06Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:404.24:004.28:520.49:572.54:467:07Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:013.74:494.59:480.711:142.04:467:08Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:253.45:284.710:381.04:457:08Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:383.36:014.912:111.511:21 AM1.34:457:09Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:403.36:325.212:551.111:58 AM1.54:457:09Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:323.47:015.41:330.612:321.74:457:10Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:153.57:305.62:070.31:051.94:457:10Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:553.67:595.82:390.01:372.04:457:10New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:333.68:295.93:11-0.32:102.14:457:11New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:133.69:015.93:44-0.52:452.24:457:11New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:553.79:345.84:20-0.63:212.34:457:12New Moon15Fri
16Sat11:393.710:115.74:57-0.64:022.54:457:12Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:253.75:37-0.54:512.64:457:12Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:143.86:18-0.45:502.74:457:13Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue2:064.07:03-0.17:032.74:467:13Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:404.62:594.37:510.28:352.44:467:13First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:554.13:514.78:450.510:081.94:467:14First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:283.74:385.29:410.811:211.24:467:14First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:563.65:235.710:361.14:467:14Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:133.66:086.112:210.511:28 AM1.34:477:14Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:203.86:536.51:14-0.212:191.54:477:14Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:173.97:376.72:03-0.81:091.74:477:14Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:084.08:206.82:49-1.21:581.84:477:14Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:574.19:036.73:33-1.32:461.94:487:15Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:454.29:466.44:17-1.33:332.14:487:15Full Moon29Fri
30Sat11:334.210:305.95:01-1.14:232.24:497:15Waning Gibbous30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9411340)

Common Questions About Santa Barbara, CA Tides

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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 7:57 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 47% 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 (47% 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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