Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 6:01 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 11m at 11:27 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jun 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:273.86:34-1.25:462.64:477:05Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:254.07:27-0.87:112.64:477:06Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:014.93:214.38:21-0.48:542.34:467:06Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:214.24:104.89:150.210:291.84:467:07Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:523.74:545.210:060.711:431.14:467:07Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:203.45:345.510:531.24:467:08Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:403.36:135.812:420.411:36 AM1.64:457:08Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:493.36:496.01:33-0.112:172.04:457:09Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:443.47:256.12:16-0.512:562.34:457:09Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:323.47:596.12:55-0.71:332.54:457:10New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:143.58:336.03:32-0.82:102.64:457:10New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:553.59:065.94:08-0.82:452.74:457:11New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:343.59:405.74:43-0.73:222.74:457:11New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:143.55:19-0.54:022.84:457:11Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:553.55:54-0.34:482.94:457:12Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:363.66:29-0.15:442.94:457:12Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:193.77:030.26:522.94:457:13Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:174.23:004.07:390.68:202.84:457:13First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:163.73:374.38:161.09:592.34:467:13First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:453.24:124.68:571.311:111.74:467:13First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:282.94:465.19:411.74:467:14First Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:572.95:235.612:061.010:27 AM2.04:467:14Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:113.16:046.012:540.211:15 AM2.24:467:14Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:093.36:486.51:39-0.512:062.44:477:14Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:563.57:346.92:23-1.112:582.44:477:14Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:413.78:207.13:07-1.51:512.44:477:14Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:263.89:087.13:52-1.72:442.34:487:15Full Moon27Wed
28Thu11:124.09:586.84:37-1.73:392.24:487:15Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:584.110:506.35:22-1.54:402.24:487:15Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:454.46:06-1.15:482.24:497:15Waning 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 2:44 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 6% 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 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 Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, 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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