Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:19 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 43m at 9:10 pm (7.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Nov 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:304.34:453.911:242.511:161.16:185:06First Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:564.65:444.012:072.06:195:05Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:214.96:354.112:451.46:205:04Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:475.37:224.212:231.31:210.86:215:03Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:145.78:064.312:541.41:570.36:225:02Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:436.08:494.31:251.52:34-0.26:235:01Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:156.39:354.21:581.73:14-0.56:245:00Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:496.510:244.12:331.93:58-0.86:254:59Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:286.511:194.03:112.14:45-0.86:264:59Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:116.43:552.35:36-0.76:274:58Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:193.911:02 AM6.14:472.56:32-0.56:284:57Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:253.912:015.65:532.77:31-0.26:284:56Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:344.11:125.07:192.88:360.16:294:56Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:404.42:394.59:072.69:400.36:304:55Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:334.84:084.310:382.010:360.66:314:54Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:185.25:264.111:451.311:250.96:324:54Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:595.66:334.112:410.66:334:53Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:365.97:324.112:091.21:290.16:344:53Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:126.28:234.112:491.52:12-0.36:354:52Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:466.39:094.01:261.82:51-0.66:364:52New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:186.39:523.92:002.03:29-0.66:374:51New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:506.110:363.82:332.34:06-0.66:384:51New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:225.911:213.83:062.44:44-0.46:394:50New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:545.73:402.65:22-0.26:404:50Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:083.710:27 AM5.34:192.86:020.06:414:50Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:583.711:05 AM4.95:052.96:440.36:424:49Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:533.711:48 AM4.56:053.17:290.66:434:49Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:513.812:444.07:263.18:180.96:444:49First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:424.02:063.69:222.99:101.16:454:49First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:234.33:463.310:472.49:591.36:454:48First Quarter30Wed
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 12:44 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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