Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 5:55 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 01m at 12:38 pm (4.4 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 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:323.74:334.59:181.011:002.25:508:15First Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:063.45:184.910:111.35:508:15First Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:403.26:015.412:111.511:06 AM1.55:508:14First Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:593.36:455.91:080.811:59 AM1.75:518:14Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue8:053.67:306.41:580.012:521.85:518:14Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:003.88:166.82:45-0.61:451.85:528:14Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:494.19:037.03:30-1.12:381.85:528:14Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:374.29:497.04:15-1.43:291.85:538:14Full Moon8Fri
9Sat11:244.410:376.85:00-1.54:221.85:548:13Full Moon9Sat
10Sun12:134.55:46-1.45:171.85:548:13Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:024.66:31-1.16:171.95:558:13Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:195.81:534.77:17-0.67:232.05:558:12Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:155.12:464.88:030.08:402.05:568:12Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu2:204.33:434.98:510.610:141.95:578:12Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:413.74:415.09:461.211:421.55:578:11Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:173.35:355.210:451.75:588:11Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:493.26:235.412:521.111:43 AM2.05:588:10Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:033.47:075.51:470.712:362.25:598:10Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:553.57:465.72:310.31:222.46:008:09Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:333.68:225.83:080.12:022.46:008:09Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:043.88:555.93:40-0.12:392.46:018:08New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:343.89:275.94:10-0.23:142.36:028:07New Moon22Fri
23Sat11:033.99:595.84:38-0.23:482.36:038:07New Moon23Sat
24Sun11:344.010:315.75:07-0.24:242.26:038:06New Moon24Sun
25Mon12:074.15:36-0.15:032.26:048:05New Moon25Mon
26Tue12:404.26:060.05:462.36:058:05Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:164.36:370.36:352.36:058:04Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:204.71:544.47:090.67:342.36:068:03Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:094.22:374.67:441.08:482.26:078:02First Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:143.73:284.88:261.410:211.86:088:02First Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:493.34:265.19:181.811:441.36:088:01First Quarter31Sun
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 3:16 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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