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 52m at 5:55 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:47 pm (5.0 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 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:345.28:013.812:212.01:40-0.56:265:54Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:185.58:274.21:071.62:11-0.76:255:55Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:015.68:554.61:511.12:42-0.86:245:56New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:445.69:265.02:350.63:13-0.66:225:57New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:285.410:005.33:210.23:46-0.46:215:58New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:164.910:375.54:090.04:210.06:205:59Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:094.411:195.65:02-0.14:570.56:186:00Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:103.86:01-0.15:371.16:176:00Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:065.52:253.28:090.07:231.67:167:01Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:035.34:082.99:340.18:262.17:147:02First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:145.05:593.111:050.010:092.47:137:03First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:384.97:113.412:19-0.27:127:04First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:554.97:583.81:17-0.47:107:05Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:595.08:334.11:021.92:03-0.57:097:05Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:535.19:024.31:571.52:41-0.47:087:06Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:385.19:294.52:411.13:14-0.37:067:07Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:174.99:544.73:190.83:410.07:057:08Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:544.710:184.83:540.64:060.27:047:09Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:294.510:424.94:280.44:290.57:027:09Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:044.211:074.95:020.44:510.97:017:10Full Moon20Thu
21Fri11:423.811:324.85:370.45:141.27:007:11Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:243.56:170.45:381.66:587:12Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:004.71:133.17:010.66:021.96:577:12Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:314.62:202.87:550.76:252.26:557:13Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:114.44:122.69:070.86:522.56:547:14Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:074.26:262.810:360.88:282.86:537:15Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:344.17:013.111:460.510:562.76:517:16Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:054.27:243.412:360.36:507:16Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:124.57:483.812:142.31:160.06:487:17Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:084.78:144.31:091.71:52-0.16:477:18Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:594.98:434.81:561.12:27-0.26:467:19Waning Crescent31Mon
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 8:51 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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