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 56m at 2:59 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:564.16:21-1.55:412.15:478:05Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue1:574.17:14-1.26:432.35:478:06Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:495.73:024.18:10-0.87:592.55:468:06Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu1:525.04:094.39:09-0.49:352.55:468:07Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:074.45:094.610:100.111:132.15:468:07Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:333.96:004.911:090.55:468:08Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun5:553.76:425.112:291.612:010.85:458:08Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon7:093.67:205.41:281.112:461.25:458:09Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue8:113.67:535.52:160.61:261.55:458:09Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed9:023.68:245.72:570.22:011.75:458:10Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu9:453.68:535.73:32-0.12:321.95:458:10Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:253.69:225.84:05-0.23:032.15:458:11New Moon12Fri
13Sat11:033.69:515.74:37-0.33:342.35:458:11New Moon13Sat
14Sun11:423.610:215.75:09-0.44:072.45:458:12New Moon14Sun
15Mon12:233.65:43-0.44:422.55:458:12New Moon15Mon
16Tue1:073.66:18-0.35:212.65:458:12Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:523.66:55-0.16:082.85:458:13Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:025.02:413.77:330.07:052.95:458:13Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:464.63:313.98:150.38:182.95:468:13Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat1:414.24:204.19:000.59:522.75:468:13First Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:553.85:044.59:510.811:212.25:468:14First Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:293.55:444.910:431.05:468:14First Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:573.46:245.412:271.511:34 AM1.35:468:14Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:113.57:056.01:210.712:241.45:478:14Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu8:153.77:486.42:11-0.11:131.65:478:14Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:113.98:326.82:58-0.72:031.75:478:14Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:034.19:177.03:44-1.22:531.75:488:15Full Moon27Sat
28Sun10:534.210:037.04:30-1.53:431.85:488:15Full Moon28Sun
29Mon11:444.310:506.85:17-1.64:351.95:488:15Full Moon29Mon
30Tue12:364.46:04-1.45:312.05:498:15Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 6:16 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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