Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 28m at 7:54 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:29 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Sep 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:274.511:025.15:120.44:591.76:317:25Full Moon1Thu
2Fri11:514.611:364.75:340.75:381.76:327:24Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:154.75:561.16:211.66:337:22Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:154.212:424.86:181.67:121.76:337:21Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:043.71:124.86:382.08:151.66:347:20Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue2:173.21:534.86:552.59:481.56:357:18Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:522.92:534.97:002.911:271.16:367:17Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:165.16:367:16Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri8:073.55:345.412:340.611:05 AM3.36:377:14Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat8:233.86:375.91:240.112:233.06:387:13Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun8:464.17:326.32:06-0.41:212.56:387:11Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:124.48:236.62:45-0.72:132.06:397:10Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:414.89:126.63:22-0.83:021.46:407:09New Moon13Tue
14Wed10:125.210:006.43:57-0.73:510.96:407:07New Moon14Wed
15Thu10:455.510:495.94:32-0.44:420.66:417:06New Moon15Thu
16Fri11:215.811:425.35:060.25:350.46:427:04Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:595.95:410.86:340.36:437:03Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:424.512:405.86:161.57:380.46:437:01Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:543.91:275.66:532.28:550.56:447:00First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:353.42:255.47:362.810:280.56:456:59First Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:003.53:435.18:533.311:500.46:456:57First Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:253.85:105.011:173.46:466:56First Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:064.16:215.112:530.212:393.16:476:54Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:344.37:165.31:410.11:302.76:486:53Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun8:564.48:015.42:200.12:092.36:486:52Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:154.58:385.42:520.12:412.06:496:50Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:334.79:125.33:180.33:111.76:506:49Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:524.89:445.23:410.53:411.46:516:47Full Moon28Wed
29Thu10:125.010:174.94:010.74:121.26:516:46Full Moon29Thu
30Fri10:325.110:524.64:221.04:461.06:526:45Full Moon30Fri
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 10:41 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 74% 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 Gibbous (74% 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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