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 (tomorrow) : in 6h 27m at 1:23 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:23 am (3.4 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 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:103.89:486.64:34-1.23:282.45:508:15New Moon1Fri
2Sat11:563.810:286.45:16-1.24:122.55:518:15New Moon2Sat
3Sun12:423.85:58-1.04:572.65:518:15Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:263.86:38-0.75:452.75:518:14Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:113.97:16-0.36:392.85:528:14Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:315.02:573.97:540.17:412.85:528:14Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:164.53:434.18:310.59:002.85:538:14First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:113.94:294.29:101.010:412.55:548:14First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:283.45:104.59:521.45:548:13First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:073.05:474.812:022.110:37 AM1.85:558:13First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:393.06:225.11:011.511:22 AM2.15:558:13Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:563.16:575.41:480.912:072.35:568:12Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:523.37:335.72:270.412:512.55:578:12Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:353.48:106.13:04-0.11:352.65:578:12Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:123.68:486.43:40-0.52:192.65:588:11Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:493.79:276.64:17-0.83:032.55:588:11Full Moon16Sat
17Sun11:273.810:086.64:55-1.03:472.45:598:10Full Moon17Sun
18Mon12:073.95:34-1.14:352.46:008:10Full Moon18Mon
19Tue12:484.16:14-1.05:292.36:008:09Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:314.36:54-0.76:312.36:018:09Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:305.62:174.57:35-0.37:422.26:028:08Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:294.83:064.88:170.29:072.06:028:07Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:434.13:595.29:040.910:461.56:038:07Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:203.54:535.59:571.56:048:06Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:053.35:475.912:110.910:57 AM2.06:058:05Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:383.46:386.11:170.211:59 AM2.36:058:05Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:473.67:286.42:13-0.312:592.56:068:04Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:373.88:156.53:00-0.71:542.56:078:03Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:173.98:586.53:43-0.92:422.56:078:02New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:534.09:396.44:21-0.93:262.46:088:02New Moon30Sat
31Sun11:274.110:166.24:57-0.84:062.46:098:01New Moon31Sun
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 4:53 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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