Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:16 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 19m 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 - May 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:364.78:225.31:481.11:57-0.26:087:42Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:334.78:535.72:370.32:320.26:077:43Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:274.59:256.13:24-0.33:060.66:067:44Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:194.29:576.24:10-0.83:391.16:057:45Full Moon4Wed
5Thu11:133.910:306.24:56-1.04:111.66:047:46Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:103.65:43-1.04:442.06:037:46Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:143.46:32-0.95:172.56:027:47Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:293.27:24-0.65:542.86:027:48Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:225.24:143.28:22-0.26:433.16:017:49Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:114.75:463.49:290.18:193.36:007:49Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:184.26:283.710:370.210:583.15:597:50Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:513.96:543.911:330.45:587:51Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:163.87:154.112:152.712:170.55:577:52Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:223.77:354.41:052.212:530.65:577:53Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:173.77:544.71:441.61:230.85:567:53Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:063.78:155.02:191.11:501.05:557:54Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:513.78:385.42:530.62:151.35:547:55Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:353.79:025.73:270.12:421.55:547:56New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:193.69:295.94:02-0.33:091.85:537:56New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:073.59:596.14:40-0.63:382.15:527:57New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:003.45:22-0.84:102.35:527:58New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:593.36:09-0.94:452.65:517:58Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:063.37:00-0.95:292.85:517:59Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:005.83:203.37:56-0.86:363.05:508:00Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:575.44:303.68:56-0.68:113.15:508:01First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:085.05:204.09:59-0.410:072.85:498:01First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:344.56:004.410:57-0.211:412.25:498:02First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:034.26:364.911:470.15:488:03First Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:224.07:115.412:501.412:310.45:488:03Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:333.97:455.91:470.61:120.85:478:04Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:373.88:196.22:37-0.11:501.25:478:05Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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