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 - Oct 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:405.68:535.62:250.02:460.56:546:42Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:136.09:435.43:010.33:340.06:546:40Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:486.410:345.13:360.74:22-0.36:556:39Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:246.511:284.64:111.15:11-0.56:566:37Full Moon4Thu
5Fri11:016.44:471.66:04-0.46:576:36Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:274.211:42 AM6.25:242.17:00-0.16:576:35Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:353.812:285.86:052.68:030.26:586:33Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon3:003.61:225.36:553.09:170.56:596:32Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:503.62:324.88:133.310:370.77:006:31Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:073.84:014.610:263.311:420.77:016:29Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu6:514.15:224.511:552.97:016:28Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri7:214.36:254.512:320.712:512.57:026:27Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:454.57:164.51:110.81:332.07:036:26Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:064.88:004.61:420.92:091.57:046:24Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:265.08:394.52:081.12:421.17:056:23Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue8:475.39:174.52:321.33:140.87:056:22New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:095.59:554.42:541.53:460.47:066:21New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:325.710:344.23:181.74:210.27:076:19New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:575.811:174.03:421.94:580.17:086:18New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:255.94:082.25:400.07:096:17Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:063.810:57 AM5.94:362.56:270.07:106:16Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:043.511:35 AM5.75:072.77:210.17:106:15Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue2:153.412:245.55:473.08:230.27:116:14Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:403.51:275.26:563.29:320.37:126:12First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:563.72:514.98:463.210:400.37:136:11First Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:434.14:264.710:462.911:350.37:146:10First Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:214.65:474.712:052.27:156:09First Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:555.16:564.712:230.41:051.47:166:08Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:305.77:574.71:050.61:570.67:176:07Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:056.28:534.61:440.82:46-0.17:176:06Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed8:406.59:464.52:221.23:32-0.67:186:05Full Moon31Wed
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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