Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 41m at 2:59 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:34 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - May 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:034.36:434.011:35-0.16:087:43Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:274.17:154.312:062.412:250.16:077:44Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:364.07:404.51:061.91:040.46:067:44Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:333.98:034.81:531.31:370.76:057:45Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:233.88:245.12:320.82:031.06:047:46Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:073.78:455.33:060.42:261.46:037:47Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:473.69:075.53:380.12:481.76:027:48New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:283.59:305.64:10-0.23:111.96:017:48New Moon8Sat
9Sun11:103.49:555.64:43-0.43:352.26:007:49New Moon9Sun
10Mon11:573.210:225.65:19-0.43:592.45:597:50New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:513.15:59-0.44:232.65:597:51Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:533.06:43-0.44:472.85:587:52Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:113.07:32-0.35:153.05:577:52Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:145.18:26-0.25:567:53Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:104.85:203.49:25-0.18:343.25:567:54First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:234.55:463.810:220.010:372.85:557:55First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:544.16:124.211:120.211:582.15:547:55First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:224.06:404.811:550.45:547:56First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:383.97:125.412:591.212:350.65:537:57Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:473.97:466.01:520.31:141.05:527:58Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:503.98:226.52:42-0.51:541.35:527:58Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:493.89:016.83:31-1.22:351.75:517:59Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:463.89:426.94:19-1.63:172.05:518:00Full Moon23Sun
24Mon11:453.710:266.85:09-1.74:012.35:508:00Full Moon24Mon
25Tue12:453.66:01-1.64:492.55:508:01Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:473.66:53-1.45:432.75:498:02Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:035.92:523.67:47-1.06:502.95:498:03Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:595.33:573.78:41-0.58:132.95:488:03Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:014.74:534.09:37-0.110:022.85:488:04Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:164.05:374.210:300.411:372.35:488:04Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:413.66:124.511:170.85:478:05Third Quarter31Mon
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 6:16 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 (5% 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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