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 (tomorrow) : 6:35 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 29m at 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 - Aug 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:314.86:040.06:101.76:108:00Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:045.01:084.86:350.57:031.86:107:59Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:494.41:474.77:061.08:031.96:117:58Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:423.72:304.77:361.69:211.96:127:57First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:533.23:224.78:092.110:591.76:127:56First Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:452.94:244.78:532.56:137:55First Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:493.05:254.912:161.410:09 AM2.86:147:54First Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:003.26:185.11:121.011:33 AM2.86:157:53Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:343.47:055.41:540.612:342.76:157:52Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun9:003.77:465.72:300.31:232.66:167:51Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:243.98:245.93:010.02:062.36:177:50Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:494.19:016.13:31-0.22:462.16:187:49Full Moon12Tue
13Wed10:164.49:396.14:00-0.33:271.86:187:48Full Moon13Wed
14Thu10:454.610:175.94:30-0.34:091.56:197:47Full Moon14Thu
15Fri11:174.910:595.65:00-0.24:551.46:207:46Full Moon15Fri
16Sat11:515.111:455.15:320.15:451.26:217:44Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:295.36:050.56:421.26:217:43Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:394.51:125.46:411.07:471.16:227:42Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:453.92:035.57:221.69:091.16:237:41Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:133.43:055.58:112.110:430.86:237:40Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:053.34:195.69:232.56:247:39Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:393.55:315.812:030.410:57 AM2.66:257:37Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:423.86:366.01:060.012:172.56:267:36Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:264.17:326.21:57-0.31:212.26:267:35Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:034.48:226.22:40-0.42:141.96:277:33Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:354.79:066.13:18-0.43:001.66:287:32New Moon26Tue
27Wed10:064.99:475.93:52-0.33:431.36:287:31New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:375.010:275.64:230.04:241.26:297:30New Moon28Thu
29Fri11:075.111:065.14:520.45:041.16:307:28New Moon29Fri
30Sat11:375.111:464.75:190.85:461.26:317:27Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:085.15:461.26:311.36:317:26Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 3:11 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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