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 1h 14m 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 - Jun 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:203.810:086.94:47-1.73:482.15:478:05New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:143.85:35-1.64:372.35:478:06New Moon2Wed
3Thu1:093.86:24-1.45:322.45:468:06Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri2:033.97:12-1.06:332.55:468:07Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:345.52:583.98:00-0.67:442.65:468:07Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:294.83:544.18:470.09:122.65:468:08First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:334.14:454.39:360.510:512.35:458:08First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:533.55:284.610:241.05:458:09First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:223.16:064.812:101.811:09 AM1.45:458:09First Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:463.06:395.11:091.311:49 AM1.85:458:10Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:593.07:115.31:560.812:272.15:458:10Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:553.27:435.52:350.31:032.35:458:11Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:393.38:155.73:11-0.11:392.45:458:11Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:173.48:475.93:44-0.32:162.55:458:12Full Moon14Mon
15Tue10:533.49:206.04:18-0.62:532.65:458:12Full Moon15Tue
16Wed11:303.59:546.04:52-0.73:302.65:458:12Full Moon16Wed
17Thu12:083.55:27-0.84:092.65:458:13Full Moon17Thu
18Fri12:483.66:03-0.84:532.65:468:13Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat1:283.76:40-0.75:452.65:468:13Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun2:093.97:17-0.56:472.65:468:13Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:375.02:514.27:56-0.18:022.55:468:14Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:354.43:374.58:360.39:342.25:468:14Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:523.74:245.09:210.811:101.65:478:14Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:333.35:115.510:121.35:478:14Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:133.15:595.912:250.811:07 AM1.75:478:14Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:393.26:486.41:270.012:032.05:478:14Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:483.47:376.72:20-0.612:592.25:488:15Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:413.68:256.93:09-1.11:552.35:488:15Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:283.89:127.03:55-1.42:492.35:488:15New Moon29Tue
30Wed11:123.99:586.84:38-1.53:402.25:498:15New Moon30Wed
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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