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 - Nov 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:166.710:384.33:001.54:18-0.97:196:04Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:536.711:324.13:371.95:04-0.97:206:03Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:316.54:152.25:52-0.87:216:02Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:293.910:11 AM6.23:542.55:41-0.56:225:02Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:313.810:54 AM5.74:392.86:33-0.16:235:01Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:403.711:42 AM5.25:343.17:300.26:245:00Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:593.712:414.66:493.38:310.66:254:59Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:063.91:564.28:433.29:320.86:264:58Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:504.13:243.910:252.810:231.06:274:57Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:224.44:423.711:272.311:041.26:284:57Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:494.75:453.712:131.86:294:56Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:135.06:403.712:521.26:304:55Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:385.37:283.812:081.61:270.76:304:55Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:035.68:113.812:371.82:010.36:314:54Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:295.98:533.81:062.02:35-0.16:324:53New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:586.19:353.81:362.23:11-0.46:334:53New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:296.210:203.72:072.33:49-0.66:344:52New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:036.311:093.72:412.44:31-0.76:354:52New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:406.23:192.65:17-0.76:364:51Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:023.610:24 AM6.04:032.76:05-0.66:374:51Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:593.711:14 AM5.65:012.96:56-0.46:384:50Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:583.812:155.16:172.97:50-0.16:394:50First Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:574.11:314.67:542.88:470.26:404:50First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:494.53:054.19:422.39:430.66:414:49First Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:345.04:363.811:031.610:340.96:424:49First Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:155.65:553.812:060.86:434:49Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:556.07:053.812:590.06:444:49Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:356.48:053.912:071.61:48-0.66:454:48Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:156.68:573.912:501.92:32-1.06:454:48Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:546.79:463.91:332.13:15-1.26:464:48Full Moon30Fri
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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