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 : 6:35 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 42m at 11:47 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Mar 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:515.03:353.09:180.48:122.06:285:54Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:065.05:193.110:450.19:512.26:265:55Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:235.16:303.411:52-0.311:182.16:255:56Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:315.27:183.812:46-0.66:245:56Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:295.47:554.112:231.81:31-0.76:235:57Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:185.58:274.31:151.52:09-0.76:215:58Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:025.48:574.51:591.22:43-0.66:205:59New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:415.39:254.62:390.93:13-0.46:196:00New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:185.09:534.73:150.83:41-0.16:176:01New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:544.710:214.73:510.74:070.26:166:01New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:314.310:494.74:280.74:330.66:156:02Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:103.911:194.65:070.74:591.06:136:03Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:543.411:504.45:500.85:251.56:126:04Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:493.06:401.05:531.96:116:05Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:284.32:152.77:461.16:262.26:096:05First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:194.14:362.79:221.17:272.66:086:06First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:344.06:052.910:460.99:362.76:066:07First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:594.16:383.211:420.511:032.46:056:08First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:044.47:033.512:240.26:046:09Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:584.77:273.912:59-0.16:026:09Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:465.07:534.212:441.61:32-0.36:016:10Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:305.28:214.61:261.12:04-0.46:006:11Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:145.38:515.02:090.62:37-0.45:586:12Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:595.39:245.42:520.13:10-0.25:576:13Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:455.010:005.63:38-0.23:450.15:556:13Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:364.610:405.74:27-0.44:230.55:546:14Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:324.211:245.65:21-0.55:031.05:536:15Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:383.76:21-0.45:491.55:516:16Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:165.41:583.37:30-0.26:462.05:506:16Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:185.13:383.38:52-0.18:092.35:496:17Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:374.85:063.510:14-0.110:032.35:476:18Third 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 3:11 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 90% 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 (90% 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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