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 26m 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 - Dec 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:336.610:333.92:152.33:57-1.26:474:48Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:116.411:213.82:562.44:39-1.06:484:48Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:506.13:382.65:20-0.76:494:48Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:093.810:29 AM5.64:232.76:01-0.46:504:48Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:583.811:10 AM5.15:142.86:410.06:504:48Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:483.811:55 AM4.56:162.97:210.46:514:48Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:403.912:494.07:362.98:040.86:524:48Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:294.12:043.49:252.78:501.26:534:48Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:104.33:433.110:502.29:361.56:544:48Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:464.65:133.011:481.610:211.86:544:48Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:185.06:273.012:331.06:554:49Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:515.37:263.21:120.46:564:49Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:235.68:123.41:48-0.16:564:49Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:586.08:523.512:232.32:24-0.66:574:49Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:346.39:313.61:042.43:01-0.96:584:50New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:126.510:113.71:462.33:39-1.26:584:50New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:516.510:533.82:302.34:18-1.36:594:51New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:336.411:373.93:162.34:59-1.36:594:51Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:196.14:082.35:41-1.07:004:51Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:224.111:09 AM5.65:092.36:24-0.77:014:52Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:104.312:074.96:202.27:08-0.27:014:52Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:004.61:184.17:452.17:550.47:014:53First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:534.92:503.49:271.78:481.07:024:53First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:475.34:353.110:551.09:451.57:024:54First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:385.76:113.112:040.37:034:55Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:286.07:273.31:00-0.47:034:55Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:156.28:223.51:48-0.87:034:56Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:006.49:063.612:352.32:30-1.17:044:57Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:436.49:443.71:242.33:09-1.27:044:57Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:226.310:203.82:082.33:45-1.27:044:58Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:006.110:513.92:492.34:20-1.07:044:59Full Moon31Mon
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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