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 3h 18m 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 - May 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:093.07:160.05:392.66:087:42Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:134.93:423.08:130.16:142.96:077:43Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:024.75:243.29:210.17:453.16:067:44Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:124.56:093.510:330.110:073.06:057:45Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:474.36:393.911:33-0.111:442.56:047:46Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:174.37:084.312:22-0.16:037:46Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:294.57:394.912:471.81:05-0.16:027:47Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:324.68:115.41:411.01:450.06:017:48Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:304.68:445.92:300.22:240.26:017:49Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:254.69:206.33:18-0.53:020.66:007:49New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:194.49:576.54:06-1.03:401.05:597:50New Moon11Fri
12Sat11:154.210:356.54:55-1.34:201.45:587:51New Moon12Sat
13Sun12:163.95:46-1.35:011.95:577:52Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:213.76:39-1.25:472.35:567:53Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:035.92:353.67:36-0.96:432.75:567:53Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:545.44:003.68:37-0.57:583.05:557:54Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:544.85:173.89:45-0.29:503.05:547:55First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:114.36:104.010:500.111:332.75:547:56First Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:373.96:494.311:460.35:537:56First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:533.87:194.512:402.212:310.55:527:57First Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:573.77:454.81:301.71:080.85:527:58Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:503.78:085.02:111.21:381.05:517:58Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:373.78:315.22:460.72:051.35:517:59Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:193.78:555.43:190.32:311.55:508:00Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:003.69:195.63:510.02:561.85:508:01Full Moon25Fri
26Sat10:413.69:445.74:24-0.33:232.05:498:01Full Moon26Sat
27Sun11:253.510:115.74:59-0.43:522.25:498:02Full Moon27Sun
28Mon12:133.45:37-0.54:222.45:488:03Full Moon28Mon
29Tue1:063.46:18-0.54:552.65:488:03Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:053.37:03-0.55:372.85:478:04Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu3:093.47:53-0.46:383.05:478:05Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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