Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:59 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 39m at 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 - Jun 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:473.68:506.63:28-1.02:201.95:478:06Full Moon1Mon
2Tue10:433.69:286.64:13-1.33:002.25:478:06Full Moon2Tue
3Wed11:373.610:066.54:58-1.43:412.55:468:07Full Moon3Wed
4Thu12:313.55:43-1.34:222.75:468:08Full Moon4Thu
5Fri1:253.56:28-1.05:072.85:468:08Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat2:203.57:14-0.75:583.05:468:09Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:115.33:163.67:59-0.37:013.15:468:09Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:594.84:103.78:440.08:213.15:468:10Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:534.24:543.99:300.410:112.95:468:10Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:023.75:294.210:150.811:422.45:458:11Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:313.35:584.510:561.25:458:11Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:573.16:264.812:441.911:33 AM1.55:458:11Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:143.06:535.21:321.212:071.85:468:12Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:203.17:235.52:120.712:422.15:468:12Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:143.27:545.82:490.11:172.35:468:13Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:003.38:286.13:26-0.41:552.55:468:13Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:443.49:056.44:03-0.72:352.65:468:13New Moon17Wed
18Thu11:283.59:446.54:42-1.03:162.65:468:13New Moon18Thu
19Fri12:133.55:24-1.24:012.75:468:14New Moon19Fri
20Sat12:593.66:07-1.24:512.75:468:14Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun1:453.76:51-1.15:502.75:478:14Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:016.02:313.97:35-0.97:012.75:478:14Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:575.43:194.28:19-0.58:252.55:478:14First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:014.74:074.69:040.010:042.25:478:15First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:223.94:535.19:520.611:361.55:488:15First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:593.45:385.610:411.25:488:15First Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:363.26:226.012:480.711:30 AM1.75:488:15Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun8:043.27:066.31:490.012:202.15:498:15Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon9:133.47:516.52:40-0.61:112.45:498:15Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue10:063.58:346.63:27-1.02:012.65:508:15Full Moon30Tue
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 11:12 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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