Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 31m at 10:09 am (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : 5:23 pm (5.9 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 - Jul 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:484.17:04-1.26:282.45:508:15Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:335.92:414.37:52-0.87:422.45:518:15Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:345.23:364.68:42-0.39:122.35:518:15Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:474.44:314.99:350.310:521.95:528:14Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:163.85:225.310:300.85:528:14Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:503.56:095.612:141.311:24 AM1.35:538:14Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed7:173.46:545.91:200.612:151.75:538:14Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu8:303.57:366.12:140.11:042.15:548:14Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:273.68:156.23:01-0.41:502.35:548:13Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:123.78:536.23:41-0.62:322.55:558:13New Moon10Sat
11Sun10:523.79:286.24:18-0.73:112.55:558:13New Moon11Sun
12Mon11:293.810:026.14:53-0.73:472.65:568:12New Moon12Mon
13Tue12:053.85:27-0.64:242.65:578:12New Moon13Tue
14Wed12:413.86:00-0.45:032.65:578:12Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:173.86:32-0.25:462.75:588:11Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri1:553.97:040.16:342.75:598:11Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:224.82:354.07:360.47:322.85:598:10Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun1:044.33:174.18:090.88:462.76:008:10First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:583.84:014.38:451.210:252.46:018:09First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:183.34:454.69:271.611:491.96:018:08First Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:083.05:285.010:182.06:028:08First Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:413.06:105.412:501.311:13 AM2.26:038:07Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:543.26:535.81:390.612:072.46:038:07Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:483.57:376.32:23-0.11:002.46:048:06Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:323.78:236.73:05-0.61:532.46:058:05Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:123.99:087.03:46-1.12:442.26:058:04Full Moon26Mon
27Tue10:534.19:557.04:28-1.33:342.16:068:04Full Moon27Tue
28Wed11:354.310:426.95:10-1.44:261.96:078:03Full Moon28Wed
29Thu12:194.55:52-1.25:221.86:088:02Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri1:044.76:35-0.96:241.86:088:01Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:265.81:514.97:18-0.37:321.86:098:00Waning 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 1:46 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 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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