Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:09 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 19m at 11:08 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - May 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:114.010:395.74:56-0.54:241.46:087:43Full Moon1Mon
2Tue12:023.85:40-0.64:591.76:077:43Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:003.66:29-0.65:402.06:067:44Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:063.57:24-0.66:312.46:057:45Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:485.33:243.58:25-0.47:402.66:047:46Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:525.04:423.79:34-0.39:182.76:037:46Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:134.65:444.010:44-0.211:072.46:027:47Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:434.46:324.511:45-0.16:017:48Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:024.37:134.912:251.812:370.06:007:49Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:104.37:505.31:251.11:230.26:007:50Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:104.38:265.72:160.52:040.45:597:50Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:044.39:005.93:02-0.12:420.75:587:51Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:534.29:336.03:45-0.43:181.15:577:52New Moon13Sat
14Sun10:404.010:066.04:27-0.73:521.45:567:53New Moon14Sun
15Mon11:293.910:385.85:07-0.74:251.85:567:53New Moon15Mon
16Tue12:193.75:48-0.65:002.15:557:54Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:133.56:31-0.45:372.45:547:55Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu2:123.47:15-0.26:212.75:547:56Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:244.83:213.48:020.17:172.95:537:56Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat1:094.44:363.58:560.48:393.05:527:57First Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:074.05:323.79:560.610:392.95:527:58First Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:293.76:104.010:530.711:592.55:517:59First Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:573.56:414.311:410.85:517:59First Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:083.57:084.612:512.012:210.95:508:00Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:073.67:355.01:331.412:571.05:508:01Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri8:003.78:035.32:110.91:311.25:498:01Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat8:483.88:325.72:480.32:061.35:498:02Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:343.99:046.03:26-0.22:411.55:488:03Full Moon28Sun
29Mon10:203.99:386.34:05-0.73:181.65:488:03Full Moon29Mon
30Tue11:093.910:166.44:47-1.03:571.85:478:04Full Moon30Tue
31Wed12:013.95:32-1.14:412.05:478:05Full Moon31Wed
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 2:38 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 95% 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 Gibbous (95% 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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