Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 02m at 2:54 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:093.88:596.03:42-0.72:442.34:497:15Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:443.99:335.84:15-0.63:212.44:507:15Full Moon2Sun
3Mon11:203.910:065.54:48-0.44:002.44:507:14Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:564.010:405.15:19-0.24:432.54:507:14Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:334.05:500.15:312.54:517:14Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:134.16:220.46:272.64:517:14Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:554.26:550.87:372.54:527:14Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:503.62:414.47:311.29:132.34:527:14Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:093.23:304.68:141.610:421.94:537:13Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:002.94:165.09:071.911:431.34:547:13Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:332.95:015.410:052.14:547:13Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:433.15:465.812:310.711:02 AM2.24:557:13Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:353.46:316.21:140.111:55 AM2.24:557:12Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:183.77:166.61:54-0.512:482.14:567:12Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:573.98:016.82:34-0.91:392.04:577:11New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:374.28:466.93:14-1.22:301.84:577:11New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:184.49:336.73:54-1.33:221.74:587:11New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:024.710:226.34:35-1.14:171.64:587:10Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:474.911:155.75:17-0.85:171.64:597:10Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:355.15:59-0.36:241.65:007:09Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:144.91:265.26:430.37:411.55:007:09First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:234.12:235.37:300.99:131.45:017:08First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:503.53:245.48:251.510:411.05:027:07First Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:333.34:255.69:312.011:520.55:037:07First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:083.35:215.710:412.35:037:06Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:183.56:125.912:490.111:44 AM2.45:047:05Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:053.76:576.01:35-0.112:372.45:057:05Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:413.97:376.02:15-0.31:212.35:057:04Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:114.08:126.02:49-0.32:002.35:067:03Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:394.18:455.93:19-0.32:342.25:077:02Full Moon30Sun
31Mon10:064.29:175.73:47-0.23:092.15:087:02Full Moon31Mon
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 6:02 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 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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