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 : 5:16 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 48m at 10:02 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Mar 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:464.97:283.012:00-0.16:275:54First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:595.37:473.412:50-0.76:265:55Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:025.78:113.71:33-1.26:255:56Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:576.18:394.012:452.02:12-1.56:235:57Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:486.39:104.41:381.52:49-1.66:225:58Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:366.39:424.72:271.03:25-1.46:215:58Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:246.010:165.03:170.64:00-1.06:205:59Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:125.510:525.24:080.34:34-0.56:186:00Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:044.711:305.35:020.25:080.26:176:01Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:023.96:000.25:401.06:166:02Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:105.21:143.27:060.36:131.76:146:02Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:565.03:042.78:290.46:472.36:136:03Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:534.710:060.36:126:04Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:134.57:123.211:250.110:383.06:106:05Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:374.57:413.512:24-0.16:096:06Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:434.68:033.71:09-0.36:076:07Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:354.88:213.812:472.41:44-0.46:066:07Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:165.08:383.91:232.02:13-0.46:056:08Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:525.08:554.11:541.72:38-0.36:036:09Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:245.09:144.32:231.43:01-0.26:026:10New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:564.99:344.42:531.13:220.06:016:10New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:284.69:554.63:250.83:430.35:596:11New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:024.310:174.84:000.64:040.65:586:12New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:403.910:404.94:380.54:241.15:566:13Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:263.411:074.95:210.54:441.55:556:14Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:253.06:120.55:021.95:546:14Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:012.67:160.55:122.35:526:15Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:274.88:460.45:516:16First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:364.710:190.15:496:17First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:134.76:503.411:26-0.310:382.85:486:17First Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:405.07:093.712:17-0.75:476:18Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 1:39 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 100% 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 (100% 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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