Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 10:09 am (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 38m at 7:18 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jun 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:114.05:363.910:020.510:512.95:478:06First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:373.76:074.210:530.75:468:07First Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:063.66:354.612:032.411:38 AM0.85:468:07First Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:193.67:035.012:551.712:181.05:468:08Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:243.77:345.51:401.012:571.15:468:08Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:223.88:076.02:230.31:361.35:468:09Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:163.98:436.43:06-0.42:171.55:468:09Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:083.99:226.73:50-1.02:591.75:468:10Full Moon8Mon
9Tue11:014.010:046.84:36-1.43:431.95:458:10Full Moon9Tue
10Wed11:564.010:506.75:25-1.64:312.15:458:11Full Moon10Wed
11Thu12:544.06:15-1.55:242.35:458:11Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:534.07:07-1.36:272.55:458:12Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:355.92:554.18:01-1.07:412.65:468:12Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:375.33:584.38:58-0.59:142.55:468:12Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:504.64:564.69:57-0.110:562.25:468:13Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:154.05:465.010:540.45:468:13Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:423.76:305.312:161.611:46 AM0.85:468:13Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:013.57:095.51:201.012:321.25:468:14Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:103.57:455.72:120.51:141.65:468:14Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:063.58:175.92:560.11:521.95:468:14Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:533.68:495.93:34-0.22:262.25:478:14Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:343.69:195.94:08-0.42:592.35:478:14New Moon22Mon
23Tue11:133.69:495.94:41-0.53:312.55:478:15New Moon23Tue
24Wed11:533.610:205.85:14-0.54:042.65:488:15New Moon24Wed
25Thu12:333.65:48-0.44:402.75:488:15New Moon25Thu
26Fri1:143.66:23-0.35:202.85:488:15Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:583.66:58-0.16:062.95:498:15Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:025.02:443.77:350.17:033.05:498:15Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:444.63:313.98:140.38:152.95:498:15Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:354.24:174.18:550.69:482.75:508:15First Quarter30Tue
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 8:43 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 31% 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 Third Quarter (31% 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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