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 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 - Aug 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:265.02:425.08:020.38:541.76:108:00Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:384.13:375.28:491.010:301.56:107:59Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:133.54:365.49:441.711:581.06:117:58Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:013.35:345.610:502.26:127:57Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:363.46:285.71:070.511:57 AM2.56:137:56Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:413.67:185.92:020.112:572.66:137:55Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:263.88:026.02:47-0.21:492.66:147:54Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:003.98:416.03:26-0.32:312.66:157:53Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:284.09:176.03:59-0.43:072.46:167:52New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:554.09:505.94:29-0.33:412.36:167:51New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:214.110:225.84:58-0.24:142.26:177:50New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:494.110:545.55:250.04:492.26:187:49New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:184.25:510.25:282.26:197:48Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:484.36:180.56:112.26:197:46Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:024.81:194.36:440.97:012.26:207:45Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:444.31:524.47:111.38:022.26:217:44Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:363.72:324.57:401.79:242.06:227:43First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:573.23:244.78:152.211:021.66:227:42First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:033.04:265.09:082.56:237:41First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:483.25:285.312:161.110:32 AM2.86:247:39First Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:523.56:265.81:120.411:50 AM2.86:247:38Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:343.87:196.31:59-0.112:532.66:257:37Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:094.18:106.72:42-0.61:492.36:267:36Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:444.48:596.93:22-1.02:411.96:277:34Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:204.79:466.94:02-1.13:321.56:277:33Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:574.910:346.64:41-1.04:231.26:287:32Full Moon26Thu
27Fri11:365.211:256.15:20-0.75:161.16:297:31Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:175.35:59-0.26:141.06:297:29Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:195.41:005.46:380.57:171.06:307:28Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:214.61:485.47:191.28:311.16:317:27Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue2:373.92:425.38:031.910:021.06:327:25Third Quarter31Tue
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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