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 1h 39m 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 - Aug 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:483.25:325.510:342.16:107:59First Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:123.36:256.01:000.611:40 AM2.36:117:58Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:153.67:166.41:52-0.112:412.36:117:58Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:043.98:076.82:40-0.71:392.26:127:57Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:474.28:567.03:25-1.12:342.06:137:56Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:294.49:447.14:08-1.33:271.86:147:55Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:104.610:326.84:50-1.34:181.66:147:54Full Moon7Fri
8Sat11:534.811:216.35:32-1.15:121.66:157:53Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:374.96:13-0.66:091.66:167:52Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:125.71:225.06:54-0.17:111.66:177:51Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:074.92:095.07:350.68:211.76:177:49Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:124.13:015.08:181.39:501.66:187:48Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:373.54:005.09:071.911:241.46:197:47Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:283.35:015.010:132.46:197:46Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:113.45:585.212:371.011:29 AM2.76:207:45Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:183.66:495.31:340.712:322.86:217:44Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:583.87:335.52:180.41:232.76:227:43Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:283.98:125.72:540.22:042.66:227:42Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:524.08:475.83:250.02:392.46:237:40Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:164.19:205.83:54-0.13:112.26:247:39New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:414.29:525.84:21-0.13:442.16:257:38New Moon21Fri
22Sat11:074.310:245.74:470.04:191.96:257:37New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:354.410:585.45:140.14:561.96:267:35New Moon23Sun
24Mon12:034.55:410.45:381.86:277:34Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:344.66:090.76:261.86:277:33Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:184.61:084.76:391.17:221.76:287:32Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:114.11:494.97:111.68:331.66:297:30Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:243.52:405.07:492.010:041.46:307:29First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:123.23:475.28:442.411:330.96:307:28First Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:013.34:595.510:092.76:317:26First Quarter30Sun
31Mon7:163.66:055.812:390.311:36 AM2.76:327:25Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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