Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:14 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 28m at 6:27 pm (6.3 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 - Apr 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:513.36:410.55:541.86:457:19Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:164.61:542.97:320.66:122.26:447:20Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:494.53:372.78:360.76:262.56:437:21Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:364.410:040.66:417:21Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:494.37:193.111:270.410:123.06:407:22Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:294.37:343.512:250.06:387:23Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:494.67:563.81:12-0.36:377:24Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:525.08:224.212:562.11:52-0.66:367:24Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:485.28:514.71:481.52:30-0.76:347:25Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:395.49:225.22:350.83:06-0.66:337:26Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:295.39:545.63:220.13:41-0.46:327:27New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:195.110:295.94:10-0.44:170.06:317:28New Moon12Thu
13Fri11:124.711:076.05:00-0.74:530.66:297:28New Moon13Fri
14Sat12:104.25:53-0.95:311.16:287:29Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:163.76:50-0.86:121.76:277:30Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:325.72:353.47:52-0.67:012.36:257:31Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:245.34:203.39:06-0.38:092.76:247:31First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:294.86:003.510:29-0.210:102.96:237:32First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:544.46:593.811:42-0.111:552.66:227:33First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:214.37:394.112:40-0.16:217:34First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:314.38:094.31:012.21:260.06:197:35Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:264.38:334.51:491.72:030.16:187:35Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:134.38:544.72:281.32:330.36:177:36Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:524.39:154.83:010.92:580.56:167:37Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:294.29:365.03:320.63:200.86:157:38Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:054.19:575.14:030.33:421.16:147:38Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:423.910:185.24:350.14:041.46:127:39Full Moon27Fri
28Sat11:223.710:415.25:090.04:271.76:117:40Full Moon28Sat
29Sun12:083.45:46-0.14:512.06:107:41Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:023.26:28-0.15:142.36:097:42Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 10:20 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 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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