Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 46m at 4:21 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:214.08:016.22:43-0.31:482.66:317:25Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:424.28:456.43:16-0.62:332.16:327:24Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:074.59:276.53:47-0.73:171.76:337:23New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:354.810:126.34:19-0.64:031.36:337:21New Moon4Mon
5Tue11:065.210:585.94:51-0.34:531.06:347:20New Moon5Tue
6Wed11:405.511:505.25:230.15:470.76:357:19Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:175.75:560.76:470.66:357:17Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:504.512:595.86:301.47:560.66:367:16Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:053.71:485.77:062.19:200.66:377:14First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:533.32:515.67:502.710:560.46:387:13First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:163.44:125.59:103.26:387:12First Quarter11Mon
12Tue7:383.75:345.612:150.111:20 AM3.36:397:10First Quarter12Tue
13Wed8:194.06:425.71:16-0.212:433.06:407:09Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:504.37:375.82:05-0.31:402.66:407:07Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:164.48:245.92:45-0.42:242.26:417:06Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:394.69:035.83:18-0.23:021.96:427:05Full Moon16Sat
17Sun10:014.79:395.63:470.03:361.66:427:03Full Moon17Sun
18Mon10:224.910:135.34:110.34:101.46:437:02Full Moon18Mon
19Tue10:445.010:474.94:330.64:431.26:447:00Full Moon19Tue
20Wed11:055.111:234.54:531.15:191.16:456:59Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:275.15:131.55:581.16:456:58Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:044.011:49 AM5.15:321.96:421.26:466:56Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:543.612:155.05:482.47:351.36:476:55Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun2:073.212:474.95:532.88:481.36:476:53Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:344.810:331.26:486:52Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:544.611:530.96:496:50Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:253.74:394.810:273.66:506:49Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu8:093.95:535.112:450.512:023.36:506:48Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri8:174.16:505.51:250.112:552.86:516:46Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:344.47:415.82:00-0.11:412.26:526:45Waning Crescent30Sat
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 7:36 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 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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