Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 12:57 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 43m at 9:01 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Nov 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:325.78:564.62:110.62:580.57:196:04Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:595.99:434.42:411.03:390.17:206:03New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:256.19:294.22:081.53:17-0.26:215:02New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:506.110:163.92:321.93:55-0.36:225:01New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:156.011:083.72:562.34:35-0.26:235:01New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:415.83:202.65:16-0.16:245:00Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:073.510:09 AM5.53:422.96:030.16:254:59Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri1:213.410:40 AM5.24:003.26:560.46:264:58Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:214.87:590.66:274:57Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:204.59:080.76:284:57First Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:303.81:524.18:583.610:060.76:294:56First Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:404.03:344.010:443.210:500.76:304:55First Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:544.34:474.011:342.611:260.76:314:55First Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:114.75:474.112:152.06:324:54Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:315.16:414.112:531.36:324:53Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:545.57:324.112:271.11:310.56:334:53Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:206.08:224.112:571.32:11-0.16:344:52Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:506.49:134.01:291.62:53-0.76:354:52Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:236.710:073.92:031.93:38-1.16:364:51Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:016.911:073.82:392.24:27-1.26:374:51Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:436.83:182.55:21-1.26:384:50Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:133.710:31 AM6.54:052.86:18-1.16:394:50Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:243.611:28 AM6.15:053.07:20-0.86:404:50Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun2:413.812:355.56:293.28:25-0.56:414:49Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:474.11:564.98:193.19:28-0.16:424:49Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:374.53:264.410:082.610:240.26:434:49Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:174.94:504.111:241.911:110.66:444:49Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:535.36:033.912:241.16:454:48Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:255.67:083.81:140.56:454:48Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:565.98:043.712:271.41:570.06:464:48Waning Crescent30Sat
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 10:59 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 12% 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 maximum.

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 (12% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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