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 : 5:55 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 21m at 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 - Oct 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:094.36:105.012:200.412:252.56:536:42Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:454.57:085.01:090.41:202.16:546:40Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:144.87:565.01:490.52:041.76:556:39Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:385.08:374.92:210.72:411.36:566:38Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:015.29:144.82:480.93:141.06:566:36New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:235.39:504.63:111.23:460.76:576:35New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:455.410:254.43:331.44:170.66:586:34New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:075.511:024.23:541.74:500.56:596:32New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:315.511:443.94:172.05:270.57:006:31New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:565.54:412.26:080.57:006:30Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:323.711:26 AM5.45:062.56:550.67:016:28Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:323.412:015.25:322.87:500.87:026:27Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:513.312:485.06:043.08:570.87:036:26Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:373.41:544.77:143.310:130.87:036:25First Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:423.63:264.69:233.311:160.77:046:23First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:164.04:574.611:142.97:056:22First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:464.46:084.812:050.512:202.37:066:21Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:164.97:094.912:470.51:131.57:076:20Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:475.58:065.01:260.52:030.77:086:18Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:216.08:595.02:030.62:500.07:086:17Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:566.59:514.92:410.93:38-0.67:096:16Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:346.810:454.73:191.24:26-0.97:106:15Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:136.911:414.43:581.55:17-1.07:116:14Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:566.74:401.96:10-0.97:126:13Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:434.111:43 AM6.45:262.37:08-0.67:136:12Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:523.912:365.96:202.78:10-0.27:146:11Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:103.91:385.37:293.09:180.17:156:09Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:344.02:544.89:083.110:290.47:156:08Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:384.24:214.410:592.811:300.67:166:07Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:244.55:404.212:142.37:176:06Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:594.86:454.212:180.91:091.87:186:05Waning Crescent31Thu
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 3:16 pm — 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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