Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 6:49 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 51m at 1:08 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Sep 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:354.910:295.44:230.34:231.36:337:23Full Moon1Wed
2Thu11:045.111:085.14:510.55:041.16:337:22Full Moon2Thu
3Fri11:355.311:534.65:200.85:501.06:347:21Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:115.45:511.26:431.06:357:19Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:474.212:535.46:261.67:451.06:357:18Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:553.71:445.47:072.19:031.06:367:16Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:283.42:505.38:022.510:350.86:377:15Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:153.44:105.49:282.711:510.46:377:14Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:323.75:275.611:092.76:387:12Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:244.16:335.812:500.112:252.36:397:11Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:054.57:316.01:40-0.21:251.96:407:09Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:424.98:226.12:23-0.32:171.46:407:08Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:165.29:106.03:01-0.23:051.06:417:07New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:495.59:555.73:370.03:500.76:427:05New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:235.610:395.44:110.34:330.56:427:04New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:565.611:244.94:430.75:180.56:437:02New Moon16Thu
17Fri11:305.65:141.26:040.66:447:01Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:124.412:055.45:461.76:530.86:446:59Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:063.912:425.16:182.27:481.06:456:58Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon2:113.61:264.96:532.68:581.26:466:57First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:443.32:244.67:392.910:241.36:476:55First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:443.43:474.49:073.211:381.26:476:54First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:493.65:084.511:163.16:486:52First Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:233.96:114.612:321.012:232.86:496:51First Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:484.17:004.81:130.81:082.46:496:50Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:114.47:435.01:470.71:452.06:506:48Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:344.78:235.12:170.62:201.66:516:47Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:585.09:015.22:450.62:551.26:526:45Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:235.39:405.13:120.73:320.86:526:44Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:515.610:215.03:400.94:110.46:536:43Full Moon30Thu
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 3:58 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 83% 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 (83% 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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