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 (tomorrow) : 1:23 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 48m at 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 - Feb 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:205.78:323.41:55-0.86:555:28Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:066.19:043.612:392.32:33-1.36:545:29Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:516.49:373.81:292.13:10-1.66:545:30New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:356.610:134.02:171.83:48-1.76:535:31New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:206.510:504.23:061.64:27-1.66:525:32New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:066.211:304.43:571.45:05-1.36:515:33Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:565.64:531.25:44-0.86:505:34Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:124.611:51 AM4.85:551.26:23-0.16:495:35Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:574.812:573.97:071.17:040.66:485:36First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:484.92:253.18:371.07:501.46:475:37First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:475.04:272.810:180.68:542.06:465:38First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:525.16:242.911:390.110:192.46:465:39First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:565.37:363.312:41-0.46:455:40Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:545.48:193.51:30-0.76:435:41Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:465.58:513.712:392.42:11-0.96:425:42Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:305.69:183.81:272.22:46-0.96:415:43Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:085.69:423.82:052.03:17-0.96:405:44Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:425.610:063.92:391.83:44-0.76:395:45Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:155.410:314.03:121.64:10-0.56:385:46Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:465.110:564.03:451.54:34-0.26:375:47Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:184.811:214.14:211.54:570.16:365:47Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:524.311:484.15:001.45:200.56:355:48Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:303.85:441.45:420.96:335:49Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:154.212:173.26:371.56:031.46:325:50Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:474.21:272.77:471.46:221.96:315:51Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:304.23:552.49:301.26:362.36:305:52Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:334.311:010.86:295:53Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:514.67:233.012:010.26:275:54Third Quarter28Mon
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 9:23 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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