Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 3:11 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 12m at 10:52 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Feb 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:195.03:072.89:271.08:071.66:565:28Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:185.25:192.711:000.49:112.26:555:29Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:205.47:093.012:12-0.26:555:30Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:215.68:073.31:08-0.76:545:31Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:175.88:453.51:55-1.06:535:32Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:075.99:153.712:532.52:35-1.26:525:33Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:515.99:423.71:412.33:10-1.26:515:34New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:305.910:083.82:212.13:42-1.16:505:35New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:055.710:343.92:581.94:11-0.96:505:35New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:385.411:003.93:331.84:37-0.66:495:36New Moon10Fri
11Sat10:115.111:274.04:091.75:02-0.26:485:37Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:434.611:534.14:491.65:250.26:475:38Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:184.05:331.65:460.76:465:39Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:214.211:59 AM3.46:231.66:061.26:455:40Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:514.212:552.87:281.66:221.76:445:41First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:274.33:032.39:091.56:222.16:435:42First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:184.310:561.16:425:43First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:294.512:010.56:405:44First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:394.88:123.112:48-0.16:395:45Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:385.28:233.31:27-0.66:385:46Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:315.78:413.512:122.52:03-1.16:375:47Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:186.19:053.81:042.22:37-1.46:365:48Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:046.39:324.11:511.73:10-1.56:355:49Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:486.310:034.42:381.33:44-1.46:345:50Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:336.010:364.73:260.94:17-1.16:325:50Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:215.511:115.04:180.64:50-0.66:315:51Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:144.711:505.25:140.45:240.16:305:52Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:153.96:170.45:570.86:295:53Waning Gibbous28Tue
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 1:01 pm — 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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