Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 11:43 am (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 37m at 8:23 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jun 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:123.99:256.73:54-1.13:031.75:478:06New Moon1Wed
2Thu11:083.810:036.64:40-1.33:432.05:478:06New Moon2Thu
3Fri12:053.75:27-1.44:252.35:468:07New Moon3Fri
4Sat1:033.76:15-1.25:102.65:468:08Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:043.67:03-0.96:012.85:468:08Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:105.53:093.67:53-0.57:033.05:468:09Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:595.04:153.88:44-0.18:233.15:468:09Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:564.45:093.99:380.210:133.05:468:10First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:073.95:494.210:300.611:432.65:468:10First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:323.56:214.411:170.95:458:11First Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:513.36:484.712:442.011:56 AM1.25:458:11First Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:003.37:155.01:311.512:301.55:458:11Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:013.37:415.32:110.91:011.75:458:12Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:523.48:085.62:480.41:332.05:468:12Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:383.48:375.93:220.02:052.25:468:12Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:223.59:076.13:57-0.42:392.35:468:13Full Moon16Thu
17Fri11:063.59:406.24:33-0.73:152.45:468:13Full Moon17Fri
18Sat11:523.510:166.25:12-0.93:532.65:468:13Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:403.55:54-1.04:342.75:468:14Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:303.66:38-0.95:252.85:468:14Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:213.77:23-0.86:272.85:478:14Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:335.53:133.98:10-0.67:452.85:478:14Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:335.04:054.39:00-0.29:202.65:478:14Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:484.44:534.79:520.211:012.15:478:15Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:203.85:375.210:440.65:488:15Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:523.56:205.712:191.311:34 AM1.15:488:15Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:153.57:026.11:230.512:221.55:488:15Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:283.57:446.52:17-0.21:101.85:498:15Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:293.78:266.73:06-0.81:572.15:498:15Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:213.79:076.73:51-1.12:432.35:508:15New Moon30Thu
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 10:03 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 21% 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 Crescent (21% 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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