Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 25m at 3:20 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:09 am (3.6 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 - Jul 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:364.05:58-1.75:012.35:498:15Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:234.16:44-1.46:052.35:508:15Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:126.12:114.47:29-0.97:152.35:508:14Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:095.33:004.68:12-0.38:372.25:518:14Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:134.43:504.98:560.410:141.95:518:14Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:343.64:405.19:411.111:461.45:528:14Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:173.15:285.310:301.75:528:14Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:043.06:135.512:580.811:20 AM2.25:538:14Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:353.16:555.71:560.312:112.65:538:13Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:333.37:365.82:420.01:012.85:548:13Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:133.58:155.93:21-0.31:472.95:558:13Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:443.58:516.03:55-0.42:282.95:558:12New Moon12Sat
13Sun11:123.69:266.04:27-0.53:052.85:568:12New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:403.69:596.04:58-0.53:412.75:568:12New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:083.75:28-0.54:182.65:578:11New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:383.75:57-0.44:582.65:588:11Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:093.96:25-0.25:422.65:588:10Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:394.06:530.06:332.65:598:10Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:164.82:114.27:200.47:342.56:008:09Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:024.22:454.47:470.98:502.36:008:09First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:023.63:254.88:161.410:271.96:018:08First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:393.04:125.18:521.911:531.26:028:08First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:472.85:065.59:422.36:028:07First Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:333.06:016.012:590.510:54 AM2.66:038:06Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:403.36:576.51:54-0.312:072.76:048:06Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:243.67:516.92:42-0.91:132.76:058:05Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:013.88:437.23:27-1.32:142.46:058:04Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:394.09:337.24:10-1.63:112.26:068:03Full Moon28Mon
29Tue11:174.310:217.04:51-1.64:051.96:078:03Full Moon29Tue
30Wed11:564.511:106.55:32-1.35:001.86:078:02Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:354.76:10-0.95:581.76:088:01Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 6:44 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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