Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 54m at 7:54 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jan 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:005.810:443.82:482.24:15-0.77:054:59New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:325.611:173.83:232.24:45-0.57:055:00New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:045.311:523.94:012.25:15-0.37:055:01Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:374.94:432.35:450.07:055:02Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:273.911:12 AM4.45:302.36:150.47:055:02Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:054.011:53 AM3.96:272.46:460.77:055:03Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:474.112:463.37:402.37:211.27:055:04First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:334.32:142.89:232.18:031.67:055:05First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:244.54:202.610:521.59:001.97:055:06First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:144.95:562.711:520.910:062.17:055:07First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:025.37:023.012:390.27:055:08Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:495.77:483.31:21-0.47:055:08Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:366.28:283.612:052.12:01-1.07:055:09Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:236.59:053.912:581.92:40-1.47:055:10Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:086.79:444.11:501.73:20-1.67:045:11Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:546.710:244.42:411.53:59-1.67:045:12Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:416.511:074.63:331.44:40-1.47:045:13Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:305.911:514.84:281.35:20-1.07:045:14Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:235.25:281.26:01-0.57:035:15Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:384.912:224.46:361.26:430.27:035:16Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:295.01:343.67:561.27:290.97:025:17Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:265.13:113.09:321.08:241.57:025:18Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:305.15:052.811:000.69:372.07:015:19Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:335.26:413.012:090.17:015:20Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:305.47:413.31:02-0.27:005:21Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:215.58:213.51:46-0.57:005:22Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:055.68:513.612:512.22:22-0.66:595:23Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:435.69:173.71:322.12:53-0.76:595:24New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:175.69:413.82:081.93:21-0.76:585:25New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:495.510:073.92:411.83:47-0.66:575:26New Moon30Wed
31Thu9:195.310:334.03:141.74:13-0.46:575:27New Moon31Thu
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 10:41 pm — 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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