Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:42 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 08m at 10:34 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Aug 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:043.57:425.72:330.31:112.66:088:01Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:363.78:206.03:070.01:542.66:098:00Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:073.88:576.23:40-0.32:352.46:107:59Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:384.09:336.34:13-0.63:162.36:117:58Full Moon4Sun
5Mon11:104.110:116.34:47-0.73:572.26:117:57Full Moon5Mon
6Tue11:454.310:526.25:21-0.74:422.06:127:56Full Moon6Tue
7Wed12:224.45:56-0.55:321.96:137:55Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:024.66:33-0.26:291.96:147:54Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:265.21:444.87:100.27:341.86:147:53Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:254.62:335.07:510.88:551.76:157:52Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:403.93:285.38:371.410:321.36:167:51Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:233.44:305.59:351.911:570.86:177:50Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:093.45:325.810:482.36:177:49Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:343.66:306.11:050.212:002.46:187:48Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:333.97:256.32:00-0.31:042.46:197:47Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri9:184.18:146.52:47-0.62:002.36:207:46Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat9:554.39:006.53:29-0.82:492.16:207:44New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:294.49:416.44:07-0.83:332.06:217:43New Moon18Sun
19Mon11:034.510:216.14:43-0.64:141.86:227:42New Moon19Mon
20Tue11:364.510:595.75:16-0.34:561.86:227:41New Moon20Tue
21Wed12:094.65:470.15:381.86:237:40Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:424.66:160.56:231.86:247:38Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:184.71:164.56:451.07:141.96:257:37Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:044.11:524.57:131.58:152.06:257:36Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun2:013.62:354.57:422.09:402.06:267:35First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:303.13:304.58:182.511:181.76:277:33First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:423.14:374.69:182.86:287:32First Quarter27Tue
28Wed7:253.35:384.812:281.310:54 AM3.06:287:31First Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:113.56:315.21:190.812:083.06:297:29Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:393.87:175.51:590.41:002.86:307:28Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat9:044.07:595.92:350.11:452.56:307:27Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 2:08 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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