Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 11:00 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 20m at 3:11 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jun 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:243.46:034.410:581.05:478:05First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:483.26:294.812:351.911:36 AM1.35:468:06First Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:013.26:565.21:221.212:111.65:468:07Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:063.27:275.72:050.512:471.95:468:07Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:023.38:016.12:45-0.21:252.15:468:08Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:533.48:386.53:26-0.72:062.25:468:08Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:413.59:196.74:08-1.22:492.35:458:09Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:313.610:026.84:53-1.53:342.45:458:09Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:223.65:39-1.64:242.55:458:10Full Moon9Mon
10Tue1:143.76:28-1.55:212.55:458:10Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:063.97:16-1.36:292.65:458:11Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:375.82:594.18:05-0.97:482.55:458:11Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:405.13:514.48:54-0.49:242.35:458:11Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:544.34:424.89:450.211:041.85:458:12Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:253.75:285.310:350.85:458:12Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:593.36:115.612:241.111:24 AM1.35:458:12Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:283.26:535.91:280.412:111.85:458:13Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:443.37:336.12:21-0.112:562.25:468:13Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:423.48:116.23:07-0.51:402.55:468:13Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:293.58:496.23:47-0.82:222.65:468:14New Moon20Fri
21Sat11:103.59:256.14:25-0.83:022.75:468:14New Moon21Sat
22Sun11:483.510:006.05:01-0.83:402.75:468:14New Moon22Sun
23Mon12:243.55:36-0.74:182.75:478:14New Moon23Mon
24Tue1:003.66:10-0.54:582.85:478:14Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:373.66:43-0.35:432.85:478:14Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:143.77:14-0.16:362.85:488:15Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:224.82:523.87:460.27:382.85:488:15Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:054.23:304.08:170.68:572.75:488:15First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:583.74:094.38:491.110:372.35:498:15First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:203.14:474.79:261.511:581.85:498:15First Quarter30Mon
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 7:05 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (53% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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