Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 7:29 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 19m at 1:29 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jul 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:473.04:464.99:341.65:508:15Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:362.95:325.312:031.510:28 AM1.95:508:15Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:043.06:185.81:010.811:26 AM2.15:508:14Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:103.27:056.21:500.112:232.25:518:14Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:013.57:536.72:35-0.51:192.25:518:14Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:453.88:417.03:19-1.12:142.15:528:14New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:274.09:287.14:01-1.43:072.05:528:14New Moon7Sat
8Sun11:104.210:167.04:44-1.54:011.85:538:14New Moon8Sun
9Mon11:544.511:056.65:26-1.44:561.75:548:13Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:394.76:09-1.15:561.75:548:13Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:264.96:51-0.77:021.75:558:13Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:535.22:155.07:33-0.18:151.75:558:12Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:564.43:075.28:160.69:431.65:568:12First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:143.64:055.39:041.311:161.25:578:12First Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:553.25:035.410:001.95:578:11First Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:423.15:585.512:320.811:06 AM2.35:588:11Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:063.36:485.71:330.412:102.55:588:10Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:003.57:345.82:220.01:052.65:598:10Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:373.68:145.93:02-0.21:522.66:008:09Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:063.78:505.93:36-0.32:322.56:008:09Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:323.89:235.94:07-0.33:072.46:018:08Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:583.99:555.84:35-0.33:422.36:028:07Full Moon22Sun
23Mon11:254.010:265.75:02-0.34:172.26:038:07Full Moon23Mon
24Tue11:544.110:575.45:29-0.14:552.26:038:06Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:244.35:550.15:372.16:048:05Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:554.46:220.46:242.16:058:05Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:084.51:284.56:490.87:182.16:058:04Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:524.02:044.77:181.28:262.16:068:03Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:513.52:494.87:491.69:571.86:078:02Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:263.03:455.18:292.011:301.36:088:02Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:312.94:485.49:312.46:088:01Third Quarter31Tue
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 4:29 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 74% 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 Waning Gibbous (74% 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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