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 : 6:09 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 27m at 11:08 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Apr 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:334.59:454.93:290.43:320.55:456:19Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:124.310:135.14:070.24:000.85:446:20Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:574.010:455.14:490.14:291.25:426:21Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:503.611:235.15:370.15:021.65:416:21Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:563.26:330.15:412.05:406:22Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:094.92:243.07:410.26:352.35:386:23Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:104.84:063.19:030.18:062.65:376:24Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:344.65:183.510:21-0.110:012.55:366:25Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:024.76:073.911:23-0.311:232.05:346:25Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:164.96:464.412:14-0.55:336:26Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:195.07:224.812:241.412:59-0.55:326:27Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:155.17:575.21:160.81:39-0.45:306:28Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:065.18:315.52:030.32:17-0.25:296:28New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:544.99:045.62:48-0.22:520.15:286:29New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:414.69:385.73:32-0.43:260.65:276:30New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:304.310:125.64:17-0.54:001.05:256:31New Moon16Sun
17Mon11:223.910:475.35:02-0.44:341.55:246:31Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:193.55:50-0.25:102.05:236:32Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:283.26:420.15:512.45:226:33Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:064.63:013.17:430.36:462.85:206:34Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:594.24:413.38:580.58:312.95:196:35First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:153.95:383.510:110.610:332.85:186:35First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:453.86:123.811:070.611:362.45:176:36First Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:573.86:384.011:510.55:166:37First Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:534.07:014.312:211.912:270.55:156:38Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:414.17:244.612:581.512:580.55:136:39Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:244.27:474.91:321.01:260.65:126:39Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:044.28:125.22:060.61:540.75:116:40Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat8:444.28:395.42:400.12:220.95:106:41Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:264.210:075.64:17-0.23:521.16:097:42Full Moon30Sun
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 2:38 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 95% 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 (95% 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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