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 6h 48m 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 - Dec 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:326.54:182.25:53-1.07:475:48Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:323.911:12 AM6.15:002.56:40-0.87:485:48Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:323.811:54 AM5.65:482.87:29-0.47:485:48Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:353.812:405.16:453.08:200.07:495:48Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:453.81:344.57:593.29:150.37:505:48Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:494.02:444.09:483.110:130.77:515:48Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:384.24:123.611:282.711:060.97:525:48Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:144.55:353.412:322.27:535:48Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:444.76:443.41:201.77:535:48Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:115.07:423.512:281.41:591.17:545:48Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:385.38:323.51:011.62:340.67:555:49Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:045.69:163.61:331.83:070.17:565:49Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:325.89:583.72:051.93:41-0.37:565:49New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:016.010:393.72:382.14:15-0.67:575:49New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:326.211:223.73:122.24:52-0.87:585:50New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:066.23:482.35:32-0.97:585:50New Moon16Sat
17Sun12:093.710:44 AM6.14:272.46:15-0.97:595:50Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:593.711:26 AM5.95:132.67:00-0.87:595:51Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:513.812:155.56:102.77:48-0.68:005:51Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:473.91:135.07:212.78:39-0.28:015:52Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:444.22:254.48:522.69:350.18:015:52First Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:394.53:573.910:382.210:330.58:025:53First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:285.05:323.612:031.58:025:53First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:135.56:543.51:070.78:025:54Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:565.98:063.612:191.22:02-0.18:035:54Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:386.39:063.71:071.52:50-0.78:035:55Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:196.59:573.81:541.73:34-1.18:045:56Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:596.610:453.92:391.94:17-1.38:045:56Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:386.511:313.93:222.14:57-1.38:045:57Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:166.34:042.25:37-1.18:045:58Full Moon30Sat
31Sun12:163.910:54 AM6.04:462.36:19-0.98:055:58Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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