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 (tomorrow) : 1:23 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 17m at 5:23 pm (5.9 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 - Jan 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:385.910:413.62:212.44:03-0.87:054:59Full Moon1Fri
2Sat9:095.811:183.62:552.54:35-0.77:055:00Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:415.611:553.53:302.55:08-0.57:055:01Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:135.34:082.65:41-0.37:055:02Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:343.610:48 AM5.04:512.66:15-0.17:055:03Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:163.611:26 AM4.55:432.76:500.27:055:04Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:003.712:114.06:472.77:270.67:055:04Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:463.91:123.58:152.68:081.07:055:05Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:304.12:483.010:002.28:561.37:055:06Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:124.54:382.811:151.59:491.77:055:07Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:514.96:052.912:100.87:055:08Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:325.47:133.212:560.07:055:09Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:145.98:053.41:40-0.77:045:10Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:586.48:503.712:262.12:23-1.37:045:11Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:436.79:343.81:182.03:05-1.77:045:12New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:296.910:174.02:081.93:49-1.97:045:13New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:166.911:024.12:591.84:32-1.97:035:14New Moon17Sun
18Mon10:046.511:484.33:521.85:16-1.67:035:15Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:556.04:491.76:00-1.17:035:16Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:364.411:50 AM5.25:531.76:45-0.57:025:17Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:264.512:524.47:071.77:300.17:025:18First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:204.72:113.58:401.68:210.87:015:19First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:174.83:553.010:191.29:201.57:015:20First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:145.05:442.911:390.710:241.97:005:21First Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:075.27:123.112:410.17:005:22Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:555.48:083.31:29-0.36:595:23Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:395.58:473.512:202.32:09-0.56:585:24Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:185.69:183.61:062.32:43-0.76:585:25Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:545.79:453.61:442.33:14-0.86:575:26Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:275.710:123.62:182.23:42-0.76:565:27Full Moon30Sat
31Sun8:595.610:393.72:502.14:10-0.76:565:28Full Moon31Sun
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 9:23 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 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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