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 55m 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 - Jun 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:174.010:196.84:49-1.64:021.85:478:06New Moon1Sun
2Mon12:114.05:37-1.64:542.05:478:06Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:054.16:26-1.35:502.25:468:07Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed2:004.17:14-0.96:532.35:468:07Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:495.32:574.28:03-0.58:062.45:468:08Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:474.63:564.38:530.19:372.45:468:09First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:564.04:514.59:460.611:122.15:468:09First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:203.45:384.710:391.15:468:10First Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:483.26:195.012:251.611:28 AM1.45:468:10First Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:063.16:555.21:211.112:111.85:458:10Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:113.27:285.42:070.612:502.05:458:11Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:003.38:005.62:450.21:262.25:458:11Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:403.48:325.73:19-0.12:022.35:458:12Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:163.59:035.83:52-0.32:372.35:468:12Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:513.59:345.94:24-0.53:122.45:468:12Full Moon15Sun
16Mon11:283.610:065.94:57-0.63:482.45:468:13Full Moon16Mon
17Tue12:063.75:30-0.64:272.45:468:13Full Moon17Tue
18Wed12:453.76:05-0.65:102.55:468:13Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:263.86:41-0.46:012.55:468:14Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:084.07:18-0.27:012.55:468:14Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:454.72:534.27:570.18:152.55:478:14Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:454.23:414.68:400.59:472.25:478:14Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:043.64:315.09:290.911:191.65:478:14Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:463.35:215.410:241.35:478:15Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:193.26:105.912:300.811:22 AM1.65:488:15Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:373.46:596.41:290.112:181.85:488:15Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:413.67:476.72:22-0.61:141.95:488:15Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:333.88:356.93:09-1.12:092.05:498:15New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:204.09:227.03:54-1.43:022.05:498:15New Moon29Sun
30Mon11:054.210:076.84:38-1.53:531.95:508:15New Moon30Mon
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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