Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 6:49 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 00m at 1:08 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jan 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:575.37:433.21:230.27:054:59Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:345.78:213.412:012.11:57-0.37:055:00Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:126.08:573.612:452.12:31-0.77:055:01Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:506.29:323.81:292.13:06-1.07:055:01Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:286.410:093.92:122.03:42-1.27:055:02Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:096.410:494.12:561.94:19-1.37:055:03Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:516.211:314.33:441.84:58-1.17:055:04Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:385.74:371.85:38-0.87:055:05Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:154.411:30 AM5.15:381.76:20-0.47:055:06Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:034.612:304.46:481.77:040.27:055:06Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:564.81:453.78:131.67:540.77:055:07Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:555.13:233.29:511.28:541.37:055:08Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:565.35:063.011:130.610:021.77:055:09Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:545.66:333.212:180.07:055:10Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:475.87:363.41:11-0.57:045:11Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:376.08:233.712:102.01:57-0.97:045:12Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:226.19:013.81:032.02:36-1.07:045:13Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:036.19:363.91:491.93:13-1.17:045:14New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:416.010:094.02:301.93:46-1.07:035:15New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:165.710:414.13:091.84:18-0.87:035:16New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:505.411:144.13:471.84:47-0.57:025:17New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:245.011:474.14:261.85:16-0.17:025:18Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:594.55:091.95:440.27:025:19Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:224.111:37 AM4.05:571.96:130.77:015:20Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:594.112:213.46:552.06:431.17:015:21Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:414.21:262.98:152.07:161.67:005:22First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:334.33:272.510:051.78:031.96:595:23First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:324.45:312.511:231.29:162.26:595:24First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:284.76:482.812:160.76:585:25First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:195.07:303.112:570.16:575:26Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:065.48:023.41:33-0.46:575:27Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 3:58 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 83% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (83% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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