Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 7h 44m at 1:23 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:23 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jun 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:343.67:515.92:26-0.21:251.84:477:05Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:223.58:195.93:03-0.51:532.14:477:05Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:073.48:465.93:39-0.62:212.44:467:06Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:543.49:145.84:15-0.62:502.64:467:07Full Moon4Wed
5Thu11:423.39:445.64:52-0.53:202.74:467:07Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:343.35:31-0.43:542.94:467:08Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:303.36:13-0.24:343.14:467:08Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:323.46:570.05:323.24:457:09Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:293.57:430.26:543.34:457:09Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:314.34:083.88:320.48:453.14:457:10Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:423.94:384.19:200.610:242.64:457:10Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:163.65:054.510:040.811:262.04:457:11Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:423.45:325.010:441.14:457:11Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:573.46:035.512:171.211:22 AM1.34:457:11Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:043.56:366.01:030.412:021.64:457:12Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:033.67:146.51:48-0.412:431.84:457:12Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:583.77:546.92:33-1.01:262.04:457:13New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:513.78:387.03:19-1.42:122.24:457:13New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:463.89:247.04:07-1.73:012.34:467:13New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:423.810:146.84:57-1.73:542.54:467:13Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:383.95:48-1.54:562.64:467:14Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:344.06:40-1.26:082.64:467:14Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:075.62:324.37:31-0.77:322.64:467:14First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:134.93:274.68:24-0.29:132.34:477:14First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:324.24:174.99:180.410:431.84:477:14First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:013.65:015.210:091.011:531.14:477:14First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:293.35:405.510:551.54:487:15Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:503.36:175.712:510.611:37 AM1.94:487:15Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:573.36:525.91:380.112:152.24:487:15Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:483.47:255.92:18-0.212:522.54:497:15Waxing 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 4:53 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 31% 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 Third Quarter (31% 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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