Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 10:09 am (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 02m at 7:18 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Oct 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:204.87:525.91:53-0.31:501.76:546:41Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:535.28:435.92:35-0.32:391.26:546:40Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:265.59:305.83:12-0.23:240.76:556:39Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:585.710:165.53:470.14:090.46:566:37Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:315.811:035.04:200.64:530.36:576:36Full Moon5Mon
6Tue11:035.811:534.64:531.15:390.36:576:35Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:375.65:251.66:270.46:586:33Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:494.112:115.45:572.27:200.66:596:32Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:553.712:505.16:322.78:210.87:006:31Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat3:283.51:374.77:143.19:391.07:016:29Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:393.62:464.48:333.411:021.07:016:28Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:463.84:204.311:033.47:026:27Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:214.15:374.412:040.912:173.17:036:25Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:454.36:344.612:500.71:032.67:046:24Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:064.57:214.71:270.61:392.27:056:23Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:264.78:034.91:580.62:121.87:056:22Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:475.08:425.02:260.62:451.37:066:21Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:105.29:204.92:530.73:190.97:076:19New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:345.510:004.83:190.93:540.57:086:18New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:005.710:434.63:461.14:330.27:096:17New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:285.911:314.44:151.45:160.07:106:16New Moon21Wed
22Thu11:016.04:461.86:05-0.17:106:15Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:284.011:39 AM5.95:212.27:00-0.17:116:14Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:363.812:255.76:022.68:040.07:126:12Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:003.61:245.46:593.09:180.17:136:11First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:363.72:435.18:283.210:360.17:146:10First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:484.14:165.010:313.111:410.07:156:09First Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:354.55:385.011:592.57:166:08First Quarter28Wed
29Thu7:144.96:465.012:350.01:021.97:176:07Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:495.37:465.01:200.11:541.27:176:06Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat8:225.68:395.02:010.32:410.67:186:05Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 8:43 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 31% 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 (31% 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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