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 5h 45m 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 - Aug 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:443.44:585.610:031.76:098:00Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:273.35:545.912:210.711:09 AM2.16:097:59Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:513.56:486.21:250.112:142.46:107:58Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:513.87:396.42:19-0.41:152.46:117:58Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:364.08:266.63:05-0.72:092.46:127:57Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:154.19:106.63:46-0.92:572.36:127:56New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:514.29:516.44:25-0.93:402.26:137:55New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:254.310:296.15:00-0.74:222.16:147:54New Moon8Wed
9Thu11:594.311:075.85:34-0.45:032.16:157:53New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:334.36:06-0.15:462.16:157:52Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:074.36:350.46:332.16:167:51Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:254.71:424.47:040.87:262.26:177:50Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:094.12:204.47:331.38:322.26:187:48Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:053.63:054.48:031.810:062.16:187:47First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:363.13:594.58:402.311:391.76:197:46First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:433.04:574.79:372.76:207:45First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:273.25:515.012:441.310:58 AM2.96:217:44First Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:203.46:405.31:330.812:062.96:217:43Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:523.67:255.72:130.31:002.86:227:42Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:203.98:076.12:49-0.11:472.56:237:40Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:474.18:486.43:23-0.42:312.36:237:39Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:174.39:296.53:56-0.73:142.06:247:38Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:484.510:116.44:30-0.73:581.76:257:37Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:224.710:556.15:05-0.64:461.56:267:35Full Moon24Fri
25Sat11:595.011:445.65:41-0.35:391.36:267:34Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:395.26:170.16:381.26:277:33Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:395.01:235.36:560.77:451.26:287:32Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:464.22:135.47:371.49:081.16:287:30Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:133.63:135.58:262.010:440.86:297:29Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:083.44:235.59:362.56:307:28Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:513.65:345.712:070.411:07 AM2.86:317:26Third Quarter31Fri
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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