Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 6h 51m at 11:00 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:11 am (2.8 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 - Jan 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:524.31:523.88:372.38:350.67:054:59Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:434.63:323.410:141.89:331.07:055:00Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:325.15:063.311:271.010:301.37:055:01Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:185.66:253.412:260.27:055:01Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:046.17:313.61:18-0.67:055:02Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:506.48:253.812:191.72:05-1.17:055:03Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:356.79:134.01:101.72:50-1.57:055:04New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:206.89:594.12:001.83:33-1.67:055:05New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:036.610:444.12:481.84:16-1.67:055:06New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:476.311:304.23:361.94:58-1.37:055:07Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:305.84:262.05:39-0.97:055:07Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:164.211:15 AM5.25:192.16:20-0.47:055:08Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:024.212:034.56:182.26:590.17:045:09Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:514.212:583.87:292.37:410.77:045:10First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:444.22:133.29:072.28:271.27:045:11First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:384.33:562.810:431.89:221.67:045:12First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:274.55:382.811:511.310:202.07:035:13First Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:124.86:562.912:410.87:035:14Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:525.07:473.11:210.37:035:15Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:295.38:233.312:002.21:55-0.17:025:16Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:055.58:543.512:432.22:26-0.47:025:17Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:405.79:243.61:222.22:57-0.77:015:18Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:145.99:553.71:592.13:28-0.97:015:19Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:485.910:283.82:372.03:59-1.07:005:20Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:245.911:023.93:151.94:32-0.97:005:21Full Moon25Fri
26Sat10:025.711:394.03:581.85:06-0.86:595:22Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:435.34:461.85:42-0.56:595:23Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:184.211:31 AM4.85:411.86:19-0.16:585:24Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:014.312:294.16:471.76:590.46:575:25Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:514.51:453.48:111.67:471.06:575:26Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:494.83:303.09:511.18:481.56:565:27Third 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 2:05 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 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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