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 57m 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 - Jun 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:353.88:546.43:24-0.72:271.65:478:05Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:293.79:286.44:08-1.03:032.05:478:06Full Moon2Thu
3Fri11:223.610:036.34:51-1.13:392.35:468:06Full Moon3Fri
4Sat12:173.55:34-1.14:162.65:468:07Full Moon4Sat
5Sun1:123.56:18-0.94:552.85:468:07Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:103.47:03-0.65:393.05:468:08Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:113.57:49-0.36:353.15:468:08Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:404.84:143.68:360.07:503.25:458:09Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:324.45:023.89:260.39:383.15:458:09Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:383.95:384.010:150.611:232.75:458:10Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:053.56:064.311:000.95:458:10Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:303.36:324.712:282.211:38 AM1.25:458:11Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:443.26:585.01:171.612:131.45:458:11Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:493.27:255.41:581.012:461.75:458:12Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:453.37:545.82:360.41:202.05:458:12Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:353.48:266.13:13-0.21:562.25:458:12Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:223.59:016.43:51-0.72:342.35:458:13New Moon17Fri
18Sat11:093.59:406.64:31-1.03:142.55:468:13New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:583.610:216.65:14-1.23:572.65:468:13New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:493.66:00-1.34:462.65:468:13Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:413.76:47-1.25:442.75:468:14Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:343.97:35-1.06:542.75:468:14Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:555.63:274.18:24-0.78:182.75:478:14Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:004.94:194.59:15-0.29:582.45:478:14First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:194.25:075.010:060.311:311.75:478:14First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:523.75:515.410:570.95:478:14First Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:223.46:335.812:441.011:46 AM1.45:488:15Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:453.47:146.11:440.312:321.85:488:15Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:553.47:546.32:36-0.31:172.25:498:15Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:523.58:336.43:22-0.72:022.45:498:15Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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