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 3h 17m 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 - Oct 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:435.410:124.63:321.04:050.75:525:44Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:105.611:014.23:571.44:510.55:535:42Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:415.74:231.85:430.55:545:41Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:033.711:19 AM5.74:512.36:460.55:555:40Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:283.312:085.55:222.88:060.55:555:38Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:413.31:155.46:113.29:380.35:565:37Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:283.62:475.38:163.410:520.05:575:35Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:094.04:165.410:233.211:48-0.25:585:34Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:404.35:275.611:372.65:595:33Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:104.76:275.712:34-0.312:332.05:595:31Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:395.17:205.71:14-0.31:221.36:005:30Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:085.58:095.61:50-0.12:080.86:015:29New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:375.78:565.32:230.32:520.36:025:28New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:065.99:434.92:530.73:350.16:025:26New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:356.010:324.43:221.24:200.06:035:25New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:045.911:274.03:491.85:060.16:045:24Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:345.74:152.35:550.36:055:23Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:333.611:05 AM5.44:402.86:510.56:065:21Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:053.411:43 AM5.05:013.28:010.76:075:20Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:364.69:250.86:075:19First Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:103.82:124.38:253.710:340.86:085:18First Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:224.03:544.310:533.411:250.76:095:17First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:374.25:024.411:443.06:105:15First Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:524.45:554.612:040.612:212.56:115:14Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:084.66:394.712:360.612:542.06:125:13Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:274.97:214.71:030.61:271.46:135:12Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:475.38:024.71:290.72:010.96:135:11Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:095.68:434.61:541.02:360.46:145:10Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:345.99:274.42:201.33:150.06:155:09Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:016.210:174.12:471.63:57-0.36:165:08Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:326.311:143.83:162.04:44-0.46:175:07Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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