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 5h 22m 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 - Jun 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:413.56:514.612:332.212:020.95:478:05Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:503.47:154.91:241.612:361.25:478:06Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:513.37:395.22:061.01:051.55:468:06Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:453.38:045.52:420.51:331.85:468:07Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:323.38:295.73:160.12:012.15:468:07Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:163.48:575.93:49-0.22:312.35:468:08New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:003.49:276.04:24-0.53:012.55:468:08New Moon7Wed
8Thu11:463.49:596.05:00-0.73:342.65:458:09New Moon8Thu
9Fri12:353.35:40-0.84:082.85:458:09New Moon9Fri
10Sat1:273.36:23-0.84:482.95:458:10Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:203.47:07-0.75:413.05:458:10Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:015.63:133.57:53-0.66:533.05:458:11Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:555.24:023.88:41-0.48:233.05:458:11First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:014.74:464.29:31-0.110:082.65:458:12First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:234.15:244.710:210.311:381.95:458:12First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:563.76:025.311:090.75:458:12First Quarter16Fri
17Sat6:233.56:405.812:471.011:54 AM1.15:458:13Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:433.57:206.31:450.212:391.65:468:13Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:523.58:016.72:37-0.61:241.95:468:13Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:523.68:436.93:25-1.12:112.25:468:13Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:463.79:266.94:12-1.42:582.45:468:14Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:383.710:096.74:58-1.53:442.55:468:14Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:293.75:44-1.44:322.65:478:14Full Moon23Fri
24Sat1:183.76:29-1.15:232.75:478:14Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:073.87:12-0.86:192.85:478:14Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:235.42:563.97:55-0.47:242.95:478:14Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:114.83:454.08:360.18:442.95:488:15Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:064.14:304.29:180.610:272.65:488:15Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:183.55:104.410:001.111:542.25:488:15Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:523.15:454.710:411.55:498:15Third Quarter30Fri
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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