Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 41m at 2:14 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:01 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Nov 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:196.611:344.54:061.35:13-0.77:196:05Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:576.44:441.76:05-0.77:206:04Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:354.211:38 AM6.15:252.26:59-0.47:216:03Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:443.912:245.76:122.77:58-0.17:216:02Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:063.81:175.27:113.19:050.27:226:01Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:413.92:244.68:413.310:180.47:236:01Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:514.13:514.310:483.211:230.67:246:00Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:364.35:154.112:082.87:255:59Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:094.66:224.112:140.71:012.37:265:58Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:354.87:164.212:540.81:421.87:275:57Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:585.08:024.21:281.02:171.37:285:57Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:205.28:434.21:561.12:490.97:295:56Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:435.49:224.22:221.33:210.57:305:55Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:065.610:014.12:471.53:530.27:315:55New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:305.810:424.03:121.84:260.07:325:54New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:555.911:263.93:392.05:03-0.27:335:54New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:245.94:082.35:43-0.37:345:53New Moon17Fri
18Sat12:163.710:56 AM5.84:392.56:28-0.37:355:52Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:143.611:34 AM5.65:152.87:18-0.27:365:52Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon2:203.512:215.46:033.08:15-0.17:375:51Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:353.61:215.07:173.29:180.17:385:51First Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:433.92:424.69:023.210:220.27:395:51First Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:324.34:184.410:552.811:200.27:395:50First Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:124.85:424.312:112.07:405:50First Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:495.36:544.312:100.41:101.27:415:50Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:265.87:584.412:550.62:020.47:425:49Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:026.28:564.41:370.82:50-0.37:435:49Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:396.69:504.32:181.13:36-0.87:445:49Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:166.710:424.22:581.54:21-1.17:455:49Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:546.711:364.13:371.85:06-1.27:465:48Full Moon30Thu
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 21% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (21% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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