Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:23 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 41m at 5:23 pm (5.9 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 - Jul 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:313.57:576.02:54-0.41:272.64:497:15Full Moon1Tue
2Wed10:083.58:286.03:28-0.52:022.74:507:15Full Moon2Wed
3Thu10:453.59:005.94:02-0.62:372.84:507:14Full Moon3Thu
4Fri11:213.59:325.84:36-0.53:132.84:507:14Full Moon4Fri
5Sat11:583.610:065.65:10-0.43:512.84:517:14Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:363.65:44-0.34:352.94:517:14Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:163.76:18-0.15:272.94:527:14Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:563.86:520.26:312.94:537:14Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:054.42:374.17:280.57:522.84:537:13Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:033.93:174.48:060.99:322.44:547:13Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:303.43:564.88:491.310:541.74:547:13Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:193.14:365.39:371.711:560.94:557:13Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:533.15:195.810:292.04:557:12Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:093.36:046.312:490.111:21 AM2.34:567:12Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue8:083.56:516.81:37-0.612:162.44:577:11Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:573.77:407.12:23-1.21:112.44:577:11New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:423.98:287.33:09-1.52:042.34:587:11New Moon17Thu
18Fri10:274.19:177.23:54-1.72:582.24:597:10New Moon18Fri
19Sat11:134.210:076.84:39-1.63:532.14:597:10Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:594.310:596.25:24-1.34:532.15:007:09Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:454.56:07-0.85:592.15:017:08Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:344.76:50-0.27:132.15:017:08Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:544.62:244.97:330.58:421.95:027:07First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:103.83:175.08:181.210:171.55:037:07First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:493.24:105.29:081.811:351.05:037:06First Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:393.14:595.410:062.35:047:05First Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:133.25:455.512:360.611:03 AM2.75:057:05Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon8:123.46:285.71:240.211:57 AM2.85:057:04Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue8:503.67:075.82:03-0.112:432.95:067:03Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:193.77:445.92:38-0.31:232.85:077:02Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:453.78:186.03:10-0.41:592.75:087:01Full Moon31Thu
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 9:23 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 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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