Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 14m at 12:57 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 7:26 pm (6.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Mar 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:534.97:503.112:14-0.26:265:55First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:085.37:553.412:59-0.86:255:55Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:095.78:143.71:38-1.26:245:56Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:036.18:384.112:511.92:14-1.46:225:57Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:526.29:064.51:431.32:48-1.46:215:58Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:406.19:374.92:320.83:21-1.26:205:59Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:285.810:105.23:220.33:54-0.86:186:00Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:175.111:455.55:130.05:26-0.27:177:00Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:114.46:08-0.15:580.57:167:01Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:225.51:133.67:08-0.16:291.37:147:02Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:035.42:342.98:170.17:002.07:137:03Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:515.24:572.79:450.27:302.57:127:04Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:554.811:220.17:107:05Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:244.68:203.312:37-0.17:097:05Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:504.68:433.61:32-0.37:087:06Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:554.89:033.71:102.62:15-0.47:067:07Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:454.99:203.91:552.22:48-0.47:057:08Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:255.09:364.02:311.83:15-0.47:037:09Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:595.09:534.23:021.53:38-0.27:027:09Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:324.810:104.43:311.13:590.07:017:10New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:034.610:294.64:020.94:180.36:597:11New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:364.310:494.84:340.64:370.66:587:12New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:124.011:104.95:090.54:561.06:577:13New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:523.611:335.05:470.45:141.46:557:13Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:403.16:300.45:291.86:547:14Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:005.01:472.77:230.45:362.26:527:15Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:344.98:310.56:517:16Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:244.810:070.46:507:16First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:394.711:340.06:487:17First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:234.77:543.412:33-0.46:477:18First Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:475.08:083.81:19-0.76:467:19Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 4:11 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 12% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (12% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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