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 44m 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 - Feb 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:365.89:073.81:182.02:46-0.96:555:28New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:156.09:364.12:001.73:17-1.16:545:29New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:546.010:074.32:431.43:49-1.06:545:30New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:345.810:414.63:281.24:21-0.86:535:31New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:185.411:184.84:161.04:55-0.56:525:32Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:074.811:595.05:100.95:300.06:515:33Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:044.16:110.96:080.56:505:34Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:455.11:153.37:240.86:491.16:495:35First Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:405.22:562.88:570.77:431.76:485:36First Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:465.24:552.810:310.39:052.16:485:37First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:005.36:263.111:45-0.210:382.26:475:38First Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:085.57:213.412:42-0.66:465:39Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:085.78:013.81:29-0.96:455:40Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:005.88:344.012:521.82:09-1.06:445:41Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:455.89:044.21:411.62:44-0.96:435:42Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:265.79:324.42:231.33:16-0.86:415:43Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:045.410:014.53:021.13:44-0.56:405:44Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:405.110:294.53:401.04:10-0.26:395:45Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:154.710:574.54:181.04:350.26:385:46Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:524.211:264.54:581.04:590.66:375:46Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:323.711:574.45:421.15:231.16:365:47Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:193.16:321.25:471.56:355:48Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:324.41:262.77:371.36:091.96:345:49Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:164.33:362.49:151.36:312.36:325:50Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:224.210:481.06:315:51Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:454.37:012.911:480.610:152.66:305:52Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:534.67:183.212:310.16:295:53Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:474.97:383.51:07-0.26:275:54Waning Crescent28Fri
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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