Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 11:00 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 01m at 3:11 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jul 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:224.110:246.54:56-1.34:082.15:508:15Full Moon1Sun
2Mon12:084.25:38-1.14:562.25:508:15Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:554.26:20-0.85:452.35:518:15Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:424.27:01-0.46:402.55:518:14Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:335.12:304.27:410.07:412.65:528:14Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:214.53:204.38:210.58:582.65:528:14Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:183.94:124.49:041.010:372.45:538:14Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:363.45:014.69:521.45:548:14Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:123.15:454.812:002.010:44 AM1.85:548:13Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:393.06:255.11:001.511:34 AM2.05:558:13Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:493.27:025.31:461.012:212.25:558:13Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:403.37:385.62:250.61:042.35:568:12Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:203.58:135.92:590.21:462.35:568:12Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:563.78:496.13:32-0.22:262.35:578:12New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:303.89:246.24:05-0.53:062.25:588:11New Moon15Sun
16Mon11:063.910:016.34:39-0.73:472.25:588:11New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:444.110:406.25:14-0.74:302.25:598:10New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:234.25:51-0.75:192.16:008:10Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:054.46:29-0.56:142.16:008:09Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:105.51:504.57:08-0.27:172.16:018:09Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:044.92:394.87:510.38:332.06:028:08Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:104.33:345.08:370.810:051.76:028:07First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:373.74:325.39:321.311:341.26:038:07First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:163.45:295.710:351.76:048:06First Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:463.46:246.012:450.611:41 AM1.96:058:05Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:593.67:156.31:440.012:422.16:058:05Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:553.98:046.52:34-0.51:392.16:068:04Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:404.18:496.63:18-0.82:302.16:078:03Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:204.29:316.53:59-0.93:172.06:078:02Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:584.310:116.34:37-0.84:002.06:088:02Full Moon30Mon
31Tue11:354.410:505.95:14-0.64:432.06:098:01Full 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 7:05 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 minimum.

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 (53% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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