Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 1:59 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 26m at 9:34 am (4.0 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 - Mar 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:125.510:184.23:061.44:01-0.67:276:54Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:485.510:464.43:431.14:29-0.67:266:55Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:265.411:164.64:220.94:59-0.47:256:56Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:075.111:494.85:050.75:31-0.17:246:57Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:524.65:520.66:040.37:226:57Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:264.912:454.16:460.56:400.77:216:58Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:094.91:503.57:490.67:211.37:206:59Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:594.93:193.19:070.58:131.87:187:00Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:044.95:103.010:410.39:342.27:177:01Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:224.96:423.212:020.07:167:02Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:395.17:423.61:04-0.47:147:02Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:455.38:254.012:362.01:55-0.77:137:03Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:425.59:014.31:381.62:39-0.97:127:04Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:325.69:344.52:291.23:17-0.97:107:05Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:165.510:054.73:130.93:52-0.77:097:06New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:585.310:364.83:550.64:24-0.47:087:06New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:385.011:074.94:340.54:540.07:067:07New Moon17Tue
18Wed11:184.611:374.85:140.45:230.47:057:08New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:004.15:540.55:510.97:047:09Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:084.712:453.66:370.66:191.37:027:10Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:404.61:393.27:260.86:481.87:017:10Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:154.42:552.88:251.07:212.26:597:11Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:004.25:052.79:501.08:132.66:587:12First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:064.06:553.011:210.910:162.86:577:13First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:344.07:363.212:250.66:557:13First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:474.18:013.51:110.46:547:14First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:434.48:223.812:542.31:480.16:537:15Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:304.78:454.11:361.92:20-0.16:517:16Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:134.99:094.42:151.42:50-0.26:507:17Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:545.19:364.72:520.93:20-0.26:487:17Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:355.110:045.13:310.53:50-0.16:477:18Full Moon31Tue
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 11:46 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 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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