Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 42m at 9:18 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:54 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (64% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - May 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:264.39:056.43:14-0.72:471.06:087:42New Moon1Sat
2Sun10:204.19:446.74:02-1.33:261.36:077:43New Moon2Sun
3Mon11:164.010:266.74:52-1.54:071.66:067:44New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:163.85:43-1.54:512.06:057:45Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:203.66:38-1.45:402.36:047:45Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:006.02:303.57:35-1.06:402.66:037:46Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:555.53:473.68:36-0.67:582.86:037:47Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:004.94:583.89:41-0.29:462.76:027:48First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:174.35:514.010:450.111:272.36:017:49First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:433.96:314.311:390.46:007:49First Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:013.77:044.612:361.812:230.75:597:50Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:073.67:314.91:301.312:591.15:587:51Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:043.57:575.12:130.81:301.45:577:52Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:523.58:225.32:500.41:571.65:577:52Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:343.58:475.53:230.02:231.95:567:53Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:143.59:135.63:56-0.22:502.15:557:54Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:543.49:405.74:29-0.43:182.25:547:55Full Moon17Mon
18Tue11:373.410:095.75:04-0.53:472.45:547:55Full Moon18Tue
19Wed12:233.35:41-0.54:182.55:537:56Full Moon19Wed
20Thu1:123.26:22-0.54:522.65:527:57Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:063.27:05-0.45:352.85:527:58Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:023.37:50-0.36:382.95:517:58Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:474.93:573.58:39-0.18:042.95:517:59Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:494.44:433.99:300.19:502.75:508:00Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:114.05:224.410:220.411:252.05:508:00Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:473.75:594.911:110.75:498:01Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:123.66:365.512:331.211:57 AM0.95:498:02Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:273.67:156.11:300.312:421.25:488:03Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:343.77:576.52:22-0.51:271.55:488:03Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:333.78:396.83:11-1.12:131.85:488:04New Moon30Sun
31Mon10:273.89:237.03:59-1.53:002.05:478:04New Moon31Mon
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 12:06 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 64% 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 (64% 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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