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 54m at 1:29 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (64% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Sep 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:233.64:445.310:102.66:327:24First Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:513.85:545.412:130.611:40 AM2.66:337:23First Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:504.06:535.51:130.312:482.56:347:21Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:314.27:425.62:000.21:402.36:347:20Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:024.48:245.62:400.12:222.06:357:18Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:284.59:015.63:130.12:571.86:367:17Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:534.69:345.53:410.33:291.66:367:16Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:174.710:065.34:070.44:001.56:377:14Full Moon8Fri
9Sat10:424.810:395.14:310.64:321.46:387:13Full Moon9Sat
10Sun11:074.911:124.84:560.95:071.36:397:11Full Moon10Sun
11Mon11:344.911:494.45:211.25:451.36:397:10Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:024.95:471.56:291.46:407:09Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:334.012:354.86:151.97:191.56:417:07Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:273.61:144.86:452.38:231.56:417:06Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri2:473.32:064.77:242.69:501.46:427:04Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:433.23:184.78:302.911:151.16:437:03Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:113.54:414.910:173.06:437:02Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:013.85:505.212:160.711:42 AM2.76:447:00Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:384.26:495.61:050.312:432.36:456:59Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:114.67:425.91:470.01:361.76:466:57Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:455.08:326.12:26-0.22:251.26:466:56Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:205.49:216.13:04-0.23:130.76:476:54New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:555.810:105.93:42-0.14:010.36:486:53New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:336.011:015.54:200.24:510.06:486:52New Moon24Sun
25Mon11:136.111:565.04:590.65:440.06:496:50Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:566.05:391.26:420.16:506:49Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:574.512:445.86:231.77:450.36:516:47Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu2:084.01:395.57:142.38:580.56:516:46First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:383.82:465.18:192.710:220.66:526:45First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:203.84:084.910:032.911:370.66:536:43First Quarter30Sat
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 64% 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 Third Quarter (64% 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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