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 3h 20m 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 - Jun 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:573.86:20-1.25:312.25:478:05Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri1:573.97:11-1.06:312.45:468:06Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:385.63:004.08:05-0.87:452.65:468:06Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun1:415.14:054.29:04-0.49:192.55:468:07Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:574.55:034.610:05-0.111:002.15:468:08Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:254.15:545.011:040.35:468:08Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:493.96:385.412:191.511:58 AM0.65:458:09Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:053.87:195.71:210.812:460.95:458:09Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri8:113.87:576.02:140.31:301.35:458:10Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:073.88:336.13:00-0.22:101.65:458:10Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun9:563.89:086.13:41-0.52:481.85:458:10New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:423.89:416.14:20-0.73:242.15:458:11New Moon12Mon
13Tue11:263.710:135.94:57-0.73:592.35:458:11New Moon13Tue
14Wed12:103.75:33-0.64:352.45:458:12New Moon14Wed
15Thu12:543.76:10-0.55:132.65:458:12Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri1:413.76:47-0.25:572.75:458:12Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat2:293.77:250.06:502.95:458:13Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:354.73:223.88:050.37:553.05:468:13Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:224.24:143.98:480.69:242.95:468:13First Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:223.85:004.29:350.911:042.65:468:14First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:483.45:384.510:251.15:468:14First Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:203.26:134.812:132.011:12 AM1.45:468:14First Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:363.26:465.21:041.411:57 AM1.65:478:14Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:413.47:215.71:480.812:401.75:478:14Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun8:363.57:586.12:300.11:241.85:478:14Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:253.78:376.53:10-0.42:081.95:488:15Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:113.99:186.73:51-0.92:541.95:488:15Full Moon27Tue
28Wed10:584.010:016.84:34-1.33:412.05:488:15Full Moon28Wed
29Thu11:474.110:476.75:18-1.44:312.05:498:15Full Moon29Thu
30Fri12:374.26:04-1.45:262.15:498:15Waning Gibbous30Fri
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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