Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:01 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 06m 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 - Aug 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:533.52:175.37:201.69:471.25:087:00Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:473.03:175.48:052.311:140.85:097:00Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:043.14:205.49:162.85:106:59Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:303.35:195.512:200.410:44 AM3.05:116:58Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:123.66:115.71:110.111:53 AM3.05:116:57Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:413.76:565.81:52-0.112:442.95:126:56Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:043.87:355.92:25-0.21:242.75:136:55Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:243.98:095.92:54-0.31:592.55:146:54New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:454.08:415.93:21-0.32:322.35:146:53New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:074.19:125.73:45-0.23:062.15:156:52New Moon10Fri
11Sat10:304.39:435.54:080.03:422.05:166:51New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:554.410:165.14:310.24:221.95:176:50Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:204.610:534.64:530.65:061.85:176:49Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:474.711:374.05:161.05:571.85:186:48Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:174.95:381.46:591.75:196:47Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:353.412:565.05:591.98:231.65:206:45First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:122.91:495.26:212.410:051.25:206:44First Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:512.83:015.46:512.811:210.65:216:43First Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:443.14:185.78:583.05:226:42First Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:163.45:246.112:180.010:45 AM3.05:226:41Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:443.86:236.51:05-0.611:57 AM2.65:236:40Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:144.17:166.81:47-0.912:572.25:246:38Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:454.58:066.82:25-1.11:511.75:256:37Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:174.98:546.63:02-1.02:421.25:256:36Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:515.29:426.13:37-0.73:340.95:266:35Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:275.510:325.44:12-0.24:270.85:276:33Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:045.611:264.74:450.45:240.75:286:32Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:435.75:181.16:250.85:286:31Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:293.912:265.55:511.87:380.95:296:29Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:533.31:165.36:242.49:121.05:306:28Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:193.12:225.17:053.010:430.85:306:27Third Quarter31Fri
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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