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 1h 22m 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 - Jun 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:193.77:27-0.66:472.65:478:06Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:455.13:124.08:13-0.38:062.65:478:06Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:484.64:044.39:030.09:432.35:468:07Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:084.04:544.89:560.411:181.75:468:08Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:433.65:405.310:500.85:468:08Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:123.46:245.712:311.011:42 AM1.25:468:09Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:313.57:096.21:310.212:321.55:468:09Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:373.67:526.52:24-0.51:221.75:468:10Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:333.78:366.73:11-1.02:101.95:458:10New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:233.89:196.73:57-1.32:582.05:458:11New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:113.910:006.54:40-1.33:442.25:458:11New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:583.910:426.25:23-1.34:302.35:458:11New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:443.96:04-1.05:182.45:458:12Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:303.96:45-0.76:102.55:468:12Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:075.32:164.07:24-0.37:082.65:468:13Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:524.73:044.08:020.28:162.65:468:13Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:424.13:534.28:410.79:472.55:468:13First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:463.54:394.49:221.111:212.25:468:13First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:153.15:224.610:071.55:468:14First Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:512.96:004.912:301.710:54 AM1.95:468:14First Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:142.96:375.21:221.111:41 AM2.15:478:14Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:193.17:135.52:040.612:252.35:478:14Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:063.27:495.82:420.11:092.45:478:14Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:443.48:256.03:17-0.31:522.45:478:15Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:203.59:026.33:51-0.62:342.45:488:15Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:563.79:396.44:27-0.93:172.35:488:15Full Moon26Wed
27Thu11:333.810:196.35:03-1.04:022.35:488:15Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:134.05:40-1.04:502.25:498:15Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:544.26:18-0.95:452.25:498:15Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:374.46:57-0.66:482.25:508:15Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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