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 6h 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 - Jan 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:434.72:463.09:301.78:271.37:054:59First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:355.14:412.810:561.09:271.77:055:00First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:285.66:153.012:020.27:055:00Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:206.07:253.312:56-0.67:055:01Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:126.48:173.51:45-1.27:055:02Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:036.79:003.812:352.12:30-1.67:055:03Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:526.99:424.01:312.03:12-1.77:055:04Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:386.810:224.12:231.93:53-1.77:055:04Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:236.511:034.33:141.84:33-1.57:055:05Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:086.011:444.44:051.75:11-1.17:055:06Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:545.44:591.85:48-0.57:055:07Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:254.411:41 AM4.65:571.86:220.17:055:08Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:084.512:333.87:021.96:550.77:055:09Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:534.51:393.18:261.87:281.37:055:10Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:444.63:242.610:071.58:061.97:055:11Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:394.65:422.511:271.19:032.37:045:12Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:334.87:212.812:260.67:045:13Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:225.08:043.01:100.27:045:14Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:075.28:313.21:46-0.27:035:15Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:475.48:543.412:172.52:17-0.57:035:16Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:245.79:173.51:012.42:47-0.77:035:17Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:595.89:413.71:412.23:16-0.97:025:18New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:335.910:083.82:182.03:44-0.97:025:19New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:075.810:364.02:571.94:12-0.97:015:20New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:425.611:074.23:381.74:41-0.77:015:21New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:215.211:394.44:231.65:10-0.47:005:22Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:044.65:151.55:410.17:005:23Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:154.611:56 AM3.96:151.46:130.66:595:24Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:564.81:043.27:281.36:481.26:585:25First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:465.02:502.79:041.07:331.76:585:26First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:485.25:002.610:400.58:442.26:575:27First Quarter31Mon
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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