Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 48m at 7:54 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:29 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jan 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:115.810:543.82:582.24:24-0.77:054:59New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:435.611:303.83:342.24:56-0.57:055:00New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:155.24:132.35:28-0.37:055:01Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:083.810:49 AM4.84:552.46:010.07:055:02Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:483.811:25 AM4.45:452.56:340.47:055:03Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:303.912:083.86:452.57:100.87:055:04Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:184.01:073.38:062.57:511.17:055:04First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:084.22:452.99:542.28:411.57:055:05First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:574.54:372.711:121.69:401.87:055:06First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:424.86:012.912:051.07:055:07First Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:255.27:033.112:490.37:055:08Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:075.77:503.41:29-0.37:055:09Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:506.18:313.712:221.92:08-0.97:045:10Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:336.49:113.91:111.82:47-1.37:045:11Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:176.69:514.12:001.73:26-1.57:045:12Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:016.610:334.32:481.54:07-1.67:045:13Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:486.411:184.53:391.44:49-1.47:035:14Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:376.04:341.45:31-1.17:035:15Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:044.611:30 AM5.35:341.46:15-0.57:035:16Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:544.712:304.56:431.47:000.17:025:17Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:484.81:433.78:051.47:510.77:025:18Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:485.03:183.29:431.18:521.37:015:19Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:515.15:033.011:080.710:041.77:015:20Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:515.36:333.112:140.27:005:21Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:455.47:353.41:07-0.27:005:21Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:335.68:193.612:112.01:51-0.56:595:22Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:155.78:533.71:012.02:28-0.76:585:23Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:525.79:223.81:422.03:00-0.76:585:25New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:265.69:503.92:171.93:30-0.76:575:26New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:585.510:183.92:501.83:58-0.66:565:27New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:295.310:474.03:231.74:25-0.46:565:28New Moon31Tue
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 10:41 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 74% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (74% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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