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 : 5:26 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 25m at 11:49 am (4.9 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 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:243.69:006.43:48-1.22:402.34:477:05New Moon1Sat
2Sun11:133.69:396.14:30-1.13:222.54:477:05New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:023.65:13-0.94:052.64:467:06Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:513.65:54-0.64:542.84:467:07Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:413.66:35-0.35:512.94:467:07Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:323.77:160.17:002.94:467:08Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:324.23:203.97:580.58:352.84:467:08First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:343.74:014.18:410.910:142.44:457:09First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:593.24:364.49:241.211:221.94:457:09First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:313.05:084.710:061.64:457:10First Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:523.05:385.112:141.310:45 AM1.94:457:10Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:013.06:105.512:570.711:24 AM2.14:457:11Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:563.26:445.81:360.112:032.34:457:11Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:413.37:206.12:13-0.412:452.44:457:11Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:233.47:586.42:51-0.81:272.44:457:12Full Moon15Sat
16Sun10:053.58:386.63:30-1.12:112.44:457:12Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:483.69:216.64:11-1.32:572.44:457:12Full Moon17Mon
18Tue11:333.710:066.44:53-1.33:482.44:457:13Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:183.95:36-1.24:472.44:467:13Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:054.16:19-0.95:562.44:467:13Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:534.47:03-0.57:152.34:467:14Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:554.62:444.87:480.18:512.04:467:14Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:163.83:355.28:370.710:261.44:467:14Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:553.34:245.69:291.311:410.74:477:14Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:333.15:125.910:231.84:477:14Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:003.25:596.212:420.011:17 AM2.14:477:14Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:063.46:446.41:34-0.512:102.44:487:14Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:563.67:286.42:19-0.91:012.54:487:15Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:393.78:096.43:00-1.01:482.54:487:15New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:173.78:476.33:39-1.02:312.54:497:15New Moon30Sun
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 2:37 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 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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