Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 57m at 3:51 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:30 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Oct 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:554.88:295.92:33-0.32:251.56:536:43Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:215.29:165.93:04-0.23:100.96:536:42New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:495.710:045.63:350.13:570.36:546:41New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:206.110:565.24:070.54:46-0.16:556:39New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:546.311:544.64:391.05:40-0.36:566:38Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:326.45:131.66:38-0.36:566:37Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:014.012:156.25:492.27:44-0.26:576:35Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:253.61:085.96:302.89:030.06:586:34First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:283.52:165.57:293.310:310.16:596:33First Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:173.83:485.29:353.511:460.06:596:31First Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:094.15:185.111:423.27:006:30First Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:434.46:285.112:440.012:502.77:016:29Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:114.67:245.11:300.01:402.27:026:27Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:344.88:115.12:070.22:211.77:036:26Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:555.08:514.92:370.42:561.37:036:25Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:155.29:284.73:020.73:281.07:046:24Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:355.410:034.53:231.13:590.77:056:22Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:545.510:404.23:421.44:310.57:066:21Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:145.611:214.04:021.85:040.47:076:20Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:355.64:212.25:410.47:086:19Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:083.710:58 AM5.54:392.56:240.57:086:18Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:073.411:25 AM5.44:532.87:140.67:096:16Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:343.211:59 AM5.24:473.18:170.77:106:15Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:474.99:380.77:116:14Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:034.710:550.67:126:13Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:103.83:494.610:203.611:500.47:136:12Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:084.15:174.711:503.17:146:11Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:234.56:234.912:320.212:442.47:146:10Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:444.96:225.01:090.212:321.66:155:09Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:095.57:175.112:430.31:190.86:165:08Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:376.08:115.01:170.52:050.06:175:07New Moon31Tue
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 7:10 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 93% 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 Waxing Gibbous (93% 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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