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 2h 36m 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 - Aug 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:254.65:58-0.15:551.86:098:00Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:584.76:260.46:451.96:098:00Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:314.41:324.76:521.07:411.96:107:59Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:183.82:084.77:161.58:521.96:117:58First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:213.22:514.77:402.010:311.86:127:57First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:132.83:484.78:032.56:127:56First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:534.912:011.46:137:55First Quarter7Sat
8Sun8:343.15:535.11:021.010:41 AM3.16:147:54First Quarter8Sun
9Mon8:533.46:445.41:480.612:053.06:157:53Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:113.67:295.72:250.21:022.86:157:52Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:303.78:106.02:57-0.21:492.66:167:51Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:514.08:506.23:28-0.42:322.36:177:50Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:164.29:286.33:57-0.63:151.96:177:49Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:444.510:086.24:26-0.63:591.66:187:48Full Moon14Sat
15Sun11:134.810:515.84:56-0.44:461.46:197:46Full Moon15Sun
16Mon11:465.111:385.35:27-0.15:371.26:207:45Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:225.45:590.46:351.16:207:44Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:324.61:035.66:321.07:411.06:217:43Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:383.91:515.77:081.69:030.96:227:42Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:083.32:505.77:502.210:400.76:237:41Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:153.14:035.78:532.76:237:39Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:033.35:195.812:040.310:36 AM2.96:247:38Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon8:023.76:276.01:08-0.112:072.86:257:37Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:404.07:256.22:00-0.41:142.56:267:36Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:124.38:156.22:42-0.52:082.26:267:34Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:404.58:596.23:19-0.52:541.86:277:33New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:084.79:395.93:52-0.33:351.66:287:32New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:344.810:165.64:20-0.14:141.46:287:31New Moon28Sat
29Sun11:015.010:535.24:460.34:531.36:297:29New Moon29Sun
30Mon11:275.011:314.75:100.75:321.26:307:28Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:535.05:331.26:151.36:317:27Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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