Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:14 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 32m at 6:27 pm (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jul 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:444.24:124.39:010.610:012.65:508:15Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:003.64:504.79:421.011:311.95:518:15Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:453.25:285.210:281.45:518:15Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:243.16:095.712:391.111:17 AM1.85:528:14Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:483.26:536.31:350.312:082.15:528:14Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:543.47:396.72:26-0.51:012.35:538:14Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:483.68:287.13:14-1.11:552.45:538:14New Moon7Sun
8Mon10:363.89:177.34:00-1.52:502.45:548:14New Moon8Mon
9Tue11:233.910:057.24:47-1.73:442.35:548:13New Moon9Tue
10Wed12:104.05:33-1.74:392.35:558:13New Moon10Wed
11Thu12:564.26:19-1.45:372.35:568:13Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:434.37:03-1.06:412.35:568:12Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:395.72:304.57:45-0.47:532.25:578:12Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:364.83:204.78:270.29:182.15:578:11First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:444.04:104.99:090.910:551.85:588:11First Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:133.35:005.19:551.65:598:10First Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:023.05:465.212:171.310:45 AM2.15:598:10First Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:483.16:305.41:210.811:38 AM2.56:008:09Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:003.37:115.62:120.412:292.86:018:09Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:443.47:515.72:530.01:172.96:018:08Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:153.58:285.93:28-0.22:002.96:028:08Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:423.69:036.04:01-0.42:392.86:038:07Full Moon22Mon
23Tue11:083.79:366.04:32-0.53:152.76:038:06Full Moon23Tue
24Wed11:363.710:086.05:02-0.53:512.66:048:06Full Moon24Wed
25Thu12:053.85:32-0.54:292.56:058:05Full Moon25Thu
26Fri12:363.96:01-0.35:102.56:068:04Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:074.06:30-0.15:572.46:068:04Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:394.26:590.26:522.46:078:03Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:354.62:134.57:280.67:592.36:088:02Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:294.02:534.77:591.19:242.06:098:01Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:483.43:405.18:341.711:041.56:098:00Third Quarter31Wed
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 10:20 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 21% 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 Waning Crescent (21% 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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