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 2h 35m at 3:40 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:07 am (4.2 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 - Jun 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:573.36:395.21:050.912:071.64:477:05Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:443.47:095.51:410.512:411.74:467:06Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:263.57:395.72:140.11:151.94:467:06Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:063.68:105.92:47-0.31:492.04:467:07New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:463.78:426.03:22-0.52:252.14:467:08New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:283.79:176.03:58-0.73:022.24:467:08New Moon6Thu
7Fri11:133.79:555.94:37-0.83:442.34:457:09New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:013.85:18-0.84:322.44:457:09Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:513.96:01-0.65:302.54:457:10Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:444.06:47-0.46:402.54:457:10Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:254.82:394.37:37-0.18:072.44:457:10First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:374.33:344.78:310.39:452.04:457:11First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:063.84:255.19:280.711:041.34:457:11First Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:363.65:125.610:241.04:457:12Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:553.65:576.012:080.611:17 AM1.34:457:12Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:053.76:416.31:02-0.112:071.54:457:12Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:043.87:256.51:51-0.612:561.74:457:13Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:553.98:066.62:37-1.01:431.84:467:13Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:424.08:476.53:20-1.12:282.04:467:13Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:284.09:276.34:01-1.13:132.14:467:14Full Moon20Thu
21Fri11:144.010:075.94:42-1.03:572.24:467:14Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:594.010:475.45:22-0.74:452.44:467:14Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:444.06:01-0.35:372.54:477:14Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:314.16:390.16:372.64:477:14Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:154.32:214.17:180.57:532.64:477:14Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:103.83:114.38:000.99:332.44:477:14Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:273.33:594.58:471.310:562.04:487:15Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:033.04:424.79:381.711:551.54:487:15Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:293.05:215.010:281.94:497:15Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:393.15:585.312:411.011:14 AM2.14:497:15Waning Crescent30Sun
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 6:53 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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