Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 7:29 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 37m at 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 - Aug 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:104.33:085.38:200.99:521.46:108:00First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:353.74:115.49:161.511:231.06:107:59First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:163.45:155.610:252.06:117:58First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:503.56:145.812:360.611:38 AM2.26:127:57Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:023.77:075.91:360.212:422.36:137:56Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:523.97:546.02:25-0.11:382.36:137:55Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:304.18:366.13:06-0.32:242.26:147:54Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:024.29:136.03:42-0.33:032.16:157:53Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:324.39:485.94:14-0.33:392.06:167:52Full Moon9Wed
10Thu11:004.310:215.74:44-0.14:132.06:167:51Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:294.410:535.45:120.14:481.96:177:50Full Moon11Fri
12Sat11:594.411:265.05:390.35:261.96:187:49Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:314.56:060.66:082.06:197:48Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:024.61:044.56:341.06:552.06:197:46Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:424.21:404.57:041.47:522.16:207:45Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:333.72:224.57:351.89:082.16:217:44Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:493.23:164.68:142.210:481.86:217:43Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:483.04:214.89:132.56:227:42Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:273.25:235.112:041.410:36 AM2.76:237:41Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:293.46:185.512:590.811:48 AM2.66:247:39Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:103.87:095.91:430.312:482.46:247:38Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:464.17:586.32:23-0.21:402.16:257:37Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:204.48:446.53:01-0.52:301.76:267:36New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:554.89:316.63:39-0.73:191.36:277:34New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:325.110:186.44:16-0.74:081.06:277:33New Moon25Fri
26Sat11:115.311:076.14:54-0.54:590.86:287:32New Moon26Sat
27Sun11:535.55:34-0.15:550.76:297:31Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:005.512:375.66:150.46:560.86:297:29Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:594.81:275.66:581.08:050.96:307:28Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:084.12:235.57:451.69:270.96:317:27First Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:373.73:305.38:442.210:570.86:327:25First Quarter31Thu
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 4:29 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 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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