Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 40m at 12:21 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 7:18 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Feb 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:394.51:283.57:511.77:371.06:555:29First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:324.53:012.99:311.58:261.66:545:30First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:304.55:022.711:021.19:322.16:535:31First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:284.66:442.912:090.76:525:32First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:194.87:423.112:580.36:525:33Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:055.08:183.31:37-0.16:515:34Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:465.28:453.512:332.42:10-0.36:505:35Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:235.49:093.61:132.22:40-0.56:495:36Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:575.59:333.71:482.13:08-0.76:485:37Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:305.69:593.82:221.93:35-0.76:475:38Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:025.610:273.92:561.74:03-0.76:465:39Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:355.410:564.03:311.64:31-0.56:455:40Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:105.211:264.14:111.54:59-0.36:445:40Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:494.711:594.24:551.55:290.06:435:41Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:344.25:461.46:000.56:425:42Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:364.412:313.66:481.46:351.06:415:43Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:214.51:533.08:091.27:161.56:405:44Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:184.73:522.79:480.98:182.06:395:45Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:264.95:402.911:110.39:472.26:385:46Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:355.36:513.212:13-0.46:365:47Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:385.67:393.61:05-0.96:355:48Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:356.08:173.912:172.01:50-1.36:345:49Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:276.28:534.21:141.72:32-1.56:335:50Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:156.39:294.52:041.33:11-1.56:325:51New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:006.110:044.62:521.03:48-1.26:305:51New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:445.710:404.73:380.84:23-0.86:295:52New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:295.211:164.74:250.74:58-0.36:285:53Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:154.611:544.75:140.85:310.36:275:54Waxing Crescent28Sat
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 3:49 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (42% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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