Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 0m at 5:55 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:303.37:335.52:180.61:002.25:498:15Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:143.48:075.72:540.31:392.35:508:15Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:503.58:405.83:270.02:162.35:508:15Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:233.69:125.93:58-0.22:532.35:518:14New Moon4Sat
5Sun10:563.79:456.04:29-0.43:292.35:518:14New Moon5Sun
6Mon11:313.810:175.95:00-0.54:072.35:528:14New Moon6Mon
7Tue12:073.95:33-0.54:472.35:528:14New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:444.06:06-0.45:322.45:538:14Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:234.16:41-0.26:242.45:538:13Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:135.12:054.37:170.17:262.45:548:13Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:044.62:524.57:560.48:422.25:548:13First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:094.03:434.88:400.910:151.95:558:13First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:363.54:385.29:331.311:401.35:558:12First Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:163.35:325.610:341.65:568:12First Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:433.36:246.112:470.611:37 AM1.85:578:11Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:543.67:156.41:44-0.112:371.95:578:11Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:513.88:056.72:34-0.61:351.95:588:11Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:394.18:526.93:19-1.02:291.95:598:10Full Moon18Sat
19Sun10:234.39:386.84:03-1.23:211.85:598:10Full Moon19Sun
20Mon11:064.510:236.64:45-1.24:111.86:008:09Full Moon20Mon
21Tue11:494.611:086.25:26-1.05:011.86:018:08Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:324.66:06-0.75:531.96:018:08Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:164.76:44-0.26:482.06:028:07Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:414.92:004.77:220.37:502.16:038:07Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:334.22:484.78:000.99:072.16:038:06Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:373.63:414.78:411.510:432.06:048:05Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:073.24:374.89:301.96:058:05Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:533.05:314.912:051.610:33 AM2.36:068:04Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:223.16:195.11:051.211:36 AM2.56:068:03Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:193.37:025.41:520.812:312.56:078:02Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri8:573.57:425.62:290.41:182.56:088:01Waning Crescent31Fri
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 8:51 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 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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