Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 26m at 9:53 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 4:02 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Nov 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:146.110:254.33:021.54:06-0.26:185:06Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:456.011:184.03:341.94:49-0.26:195:05Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:175.74:052.35:340.06:205:04Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:173.810:50 AM5.44:392.76:230.36:215:03Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:273.611:28 AM5.05:203.17:180.56:225:02Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:023.612:174.66:183.38:250.86:235:01Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:313.81:274.28:063.59:350.96:245:00Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:174.03:044.010:183.210:320.96:254:59Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:464.24:254.011:202.811:170.96:264:59Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:104.55:264.112:042.36:274:58Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:334.86:184.212:411.76:284:57Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:565.17:054.312:251.01:161.26:294:56Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:205.47:494.312:551.11:500.66:304:56Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:465.88:334.31:241.22:260.16:314:55New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:146.19:184.31:551.43:05-0.36:324:54New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:456.310:064.22:281.73:46-0.66:324:54New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:196.411:004.03:031.94:32-0.86:334:53New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:596.33:412.25:23-0.86:344:53Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:013.910:44 AM6.14:262.56:18-0.76:354:52Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:093.811:38 AM5.75:242.87:18-0.56:364:52Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:243.912:445.26:423.08:25-0.26:374:51First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:364.22:074.88:273.09:320.06:384:51First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:334.53:394.510:132.510:310.26:394:50First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:195.05:004.311:281.811:220.46:404:50Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:595.46:104.312:261.16:414:50Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:365.77:114.212:070.71:160.56:424:49Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:106.08:044.212:471.02:000.06:434:49Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:436.28:534.11:241.42:41-0.46:444:49Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:146.29:394.01:581.73:20-0.66:454:49Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:456.210:253.92:302.03:57-0.66:464:48Full Moon30Mon
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 12:57 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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