Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:59 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 43m at 7:26 pm (6.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Apr 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:375.38:464.61:381.52:24-0.86:467:19Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:305.49:195.02:290.93:03-0.76:457:19Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:185.39:525.23:150.43:39-0.56:437:20New Moon3Sat
4Sun10:045.110:255.43:590.14:13-0.16:427:21New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:504.810:585.44:43-0.14:460.36:417:22New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:374.311:315.35:27-0.25:180.86:397:22Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:273.96:13-0.15:501.46:387:23Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:055.11:243.47:010.16:231.96:367:24Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:414.82:353.17:550.36:592.36:357:25Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:224.54:233.09:020.67:492.76:347:26First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:164.16:163.210:260.79:402.96:337:26First Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:383.97:083.411:400.611:442.86:317:27First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:073.97:383.712:340.56:307:28First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:134.08:013.912:452.41:160.36:297:29Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:064.28:224.21:282.01:500.36:277:29Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:514.48:434.42:041.62:200.26:267:30Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:314.59:064.72:371.12:470.36:257:31Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:114.59:305.03:110.73:140.46:247:32Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:504.59:565.33:460.33:420.66:227:33Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:314.410:255.54:24-0.14:110.86:217:33Full Moon20Tue
21Wed11:174.110:575.65:05-0.34:421.26:207:34Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:093.95:51-0.55:171.56:197:35Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:093.66:43-0.55:561.96:187:36Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:165.52:223.47:41-0.46:462.36:167:36Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:095.23:493.38:49-0.37:562.66:157:37Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:164.95:153.610:05-0.29:432.76:147:38Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:434.66:153.911:17-0.311:302.46:137:39Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:114.57:004.412:16-0.36:127:40Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:254.67:394.812:431.81:06-0.26:117:40Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:284.68:145.21:401.11:50-0.16:107:41Waning Crescent30Fri
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 11:12 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 12% 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 (12% 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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