Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 07m at 1:59 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:20 pm (6.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jun 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:354.43:233.98:050.28:302.74:477:05First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:494.14:104.39:010.410:052.24:467:06First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:213.84:524.89:560.611:161.54:467:06First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:473.75:335.310:470.84:467:07Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:003.86:135.812:140.811:36 AM1.04:467:07Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:063.96:556.31:060.012:231.14:467:08Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:044.07:376.71:55-0.71:101.34:457:08Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:584.18:206.82:42-1.21:571.54:457:09Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:504.29:046.83:29-1.52:451.74:457:09Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:434.29:496.64:16-1.53:331.94:457:10Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:374.210:366.15:04-1.44:262.14:457:10Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:324.15:52-1.15:232.34:457:11Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:294.26:41-0.66:302.54:457:11Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:204.92:284.27:30-0.17:502.54:457:12Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:214.23:264.48:230.49:302.44:457:12Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:383.74:184.69:170.810:542.04:457:12Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:063.35:024.810:101.211:571.54:457:13Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:263.25:405.010:561.54:467:13Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:353.26:145.312:461.011:37 AM1.84:467:13Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:303.36:475.51:260.612:151.94:467:13Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:143.47:185.62:010.312:512.14:467:14Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:533.57:495.82:330.01:262.24:467:14New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:293.68:205.93:05-0.32:012.24:477:14New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:053.78:525.93:37-0.42:362.34:477:14New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:443.79:255.94:10-0.53:142.34:477:14New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:243.810:015.74:45-0.53:542.44:477:14Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:053.95:21-0.54:412.54:487:15Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:494.05:59-0.35:372.54:487:15Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:354.26:390.06:442.54:497:15Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:214.62:254.47:230.38:082.44:497:15First Quarter30Mon
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 5:09 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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