Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 44m at 2:14 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:01 am (3.7 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 - Jul 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:273.27:065.41:391.112:191.95:498:15Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:253.37:405.82:190.51:002.05:508:15Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:133.58:156.12:57-0.11:422.15:508:14Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:573.78:536.43:35-0.52:252.25:518:14Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:403.89:336.64:14-0.93:092.25:518:14Full Moon5Wed
6Thu11:243.910:156.74:55-1.23:552.25:528:14Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:104.05:37-1.24:442.25:528:14Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:584.16:21-1.25:402.35:538:14Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:474.37:06-0.96:442.35:538:13Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:435.62:394.57:53-0.57:592.35:548:13Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:464.93:334.88:410.09:302.15:558:13Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:024.24:295.19:340.611:071.65:558:12Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:363.75:225.510:321.15:568:12Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:103.46:125.812:251.011:29 AM1.65:568:12Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:353.57:006.11:290.412:241.95:578:11Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:423.67:446.22:22-0.11:162.15:588:11Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:343.88:266.33:07-0.52:042.35:588:10Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:163.99:056.33:48-0.72:482.45:598:10New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:553.99:416.24:25-0.73:282.46:008:09New Moon19Wed
20Thu11:313.910:166.05:00-0.64:052.46:008:09New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:064.05:33-0.54:432.46:018:08New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:414.06:05-0.35:232.56:028:07Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:174.06:360.06:082.56:028:07Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:015.01:554.07:070.46:582.66:038:06Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:404.52:354.17:390.77:592.66:048:05Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:264.03:194.28:121.29:212.56:058:05First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:283.54:074.48:501.611:012.26:058:04First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:083.14:554.79:372.06:068:03First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:543.05:415.012:151.710:35 AM2.26:078:02First Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:173.16:255.41:091.111:35 AM2.46:078:02Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:163.47:085.91:540.412:302.56:088:01Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 5:37 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 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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