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 4h 24m at 6:09 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:424.610:154.53:430.93:580.36:265:55Full Moon1Fri
2Sat10:164.310:394.64:180.84:190.76:255:56Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:523.811:044.64:570.84:411.06:235:56Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:343.411:334.65:400.95:021.46:225:57Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:262.96:310.95:221.86:215:58Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:084.51:502.57:391.05:392.16:195:59Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:564.59:150.96:186:00Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:094.46:202.710:410.58:252.76:176:01Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:404.66:383.111:390.110:312.56:166:01Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:544.98:013.51:24-0.37:147:02Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:555.28:283.912:432.12:03-0.77:137:03Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:495.58:574.41:391.52:40-0.87:117:04Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:395.79:294.92:300.93:15-0.87:107:05New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:285.610:025.43:190.33:50-0.67:097:06New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:175.410:385.74:08-0.24:25-0.37:077:06New Moon15Fri
16Sat11:074.911:165.94:58-0.55:010.27:067:07New Moon16Sat
17Sun12:024.35:51-0.65:380.77:057:08Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:033.86:49-0.56:171.37:037:09Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:435.62:163.27:53-0.37:021.97:027:09Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:355.33:563.09:100.07:592.37:017:10First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:414.95:523.110:390.19:422.66:597:11First Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:054.67:033.411:560.111:382.56:587:12First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:284.57:463.712:550.06:567:13First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:364.58:173.912:502.21:400.06:557:13Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:294.68:414.11:411.82:160.06:547:14Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:134.69:034.32:211.42:460.16:527:15Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:514.59:234.52:561.03:100.36:517:16Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:264.59:444.73:270.73:320.56:507:17Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:004.310:064.93:580.53:530.76:487:17Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:344.110:285.04:300.34:141.06:477:18Full Moon30Sat
31Sun11:113.910:525.15:040.24:371.36:457:19Full Moon31Sun
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 9:23 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 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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