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 4h 01m 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 - Jun 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:495.04:133.68:47-0.28:053.15:478:05Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:544.75:033.99:44-0.19:552.95:468:06Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:184.35:444.410:410.111:302.35:468:06Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:514.06:214.911:320.35:468:07Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:133.96:575.512:381.512:180.55:468:07Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:253.97:356.01:350.61:020.85:468:08Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:303.98:136.42:27-0.11:451.15:458:08Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:294.08:526.73:16-0.82:281.55:458:09New Moon8Fri
9Sat10:244.09:336.84:03-1.23:111.85:458:09New Moon9Sat
10Sun11:193.910:146.74:50-1.43:552.15:458:10New Moon10Sun
11Mon12:163.95:37-1.44:412.35:458:10New Moon11Mon
12Tue1:133.86:26-1.25:312.65:458:11Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed2:123.87:14-0.96:282.85:458:11Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:305.43:133.98:03-0.57:362.95:458:12Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:224.84:144.08:540.09:042.95:458:12First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:234.25:064.29:470.410:482.75:458:12First Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:403.75:484.410:380.85:458:13First Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:053.46:224.712:062.211:24 AM1.15:468:13First Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:223.26:534.91:031.712:031.45:468:13Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:303.27:225.21:491.212:381.75:468:13Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu8:273.37:505.52:280.71:121.95:468:14Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:153.48:195.73:030.21:452.15:468:14Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:573.58:495.93:37-0.12:192.35:478:14Full Moon23Sat
24Sun10:383.59:206.14:11-0.42:542.45:478:14Full Moon24Sun
25Mon11:193.69:536.14:46-0.73:302.55:478:14Full Moon25Mon
26Tue12:023.65:24-0.84:092.65:478:14Full Moon26Tue
27Wed12:473.66:03-0.84:522.65:488:15Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:343.76:44-0.85:442.75:488:15Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri2:223.97:27-0.66:472.85:498:15Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:445.33:124.18:12-0.38:042.75:498:15Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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