Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:45 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 57m at 6:58 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jun 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:433.47:36-0.36:292.95:478:05Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:325.03:323.68:18-0.17:472.95:468:06Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:294.54:164.09:030.19:252.75:468:07Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:424.04:564.49:510.511:042.15:468:07Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:183.65:344.910:390.85:468:08Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:513.46:135.512:171.311:27 AM1.25:468:08Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:133.36:546.11:170.412:141.55:458:09Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu8:243.57:376.62:10-0.41:011.85:458:09Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:253.68:226.93:00-1.01:512.05:458:10Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:193.79:087.13:48-1.52:412.15:458:10New Moon10Sat
11Sun11:103.89:547.04:35-1.73:322.25:458:11New Moon11Sun
12Mon12:013.95:23-1.74:232.35:458:11New Moon12Mon
13Tue12:523.96:10-1.55:192.45:458:11Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:434.06:56-1.16:202.55:458:12Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:215.72:334.17:41-0.77:282.55:458:12Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri1:144.93:254.28:25-0.18:482.55:458:13First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:144.24:154.49:090.510:252.25:458:13First Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:293.55:014.79:541.111:511.85:468:13First Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:033.15:424.910:391.65:468:13First Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:372.96:205.112:561.311:22 AM2.05:468:14Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:013.06:555.31:480.812:042.35:468:14Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu9:013.17:305.52:290.312:452.55:468:14Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:443.38:055.73:060.01:252.65:478:14Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:193.48:395.93:40-0.32:052.75:478:14Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:513.49:136.04:12-0.52:452.75:478:14Full Moon25Sun
26Mon11:243.59:476.14:45-0.73:232.65:488:15Full Moon26Mon
27Tue11:583.610:216.05:19-0.84:032.65:488:15Full Moon27Tue
28Wed12:343.75:53-0.74:452.65:488:15Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu1:093.86:26-0.65:352.65:498:15Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri1:464.07:00-0.46:332.55:498:15Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 10:51 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 80% 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 (80% 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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