Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 3m at 1:14 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 8:19 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - May 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:394.64:403.59:210.29:022.86:087:42Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:494.15:423.710:270.411:022.66:077:43Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:163.76:243.911:250.66:067:44Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:353.66:564.212:172.212:120.86:057:45Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:403.67:234.51:091.712:500.96:047:45Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:353.67:484.81:501.21:231.16:047:46Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:223.78:135.12:260.81:521.36:037:47Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:043.78:395.32:590.32:201.46:027:48Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:443.79:065.63:320.02:491.66:017:48New Moon9Fri
10Sat10:243.79:355.74:06-0.33:191.86:007:49New Moon10Sat
11Sun11:063.610:065.84:42-0.63:501.95:597:50New Moon11Sun
12Mon11:523.510:405.85:21-0.74:242.15:587:51New Moon12Mon
13Tue12:433.56:04-0.75:022.35:577:52Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:383.46:50-0.75:502.55:577:52Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:055.52:393.57:40-0.56:532.65:567:53Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:595.13:423.78:34-0.38:152.75:557:54First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:064.64:414.09:33-0.19:592.45:547:55First Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:304.25:304.510:320.211:321.85:547:55First Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:003.96:135.011:270.45:537:56First Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:203.86:545.512:411.112:160.75:527:57Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:313.87:345.91:380.31:021.05:527:58Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:343.98:136.32:30-0.31:461.25:517:58Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:293.98:536.53:17-0.92:291.55:517:59Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:213.99:326.54:02-1.23:111.75:508:00Full Moon24Sat
25Sun11:103.910:116.34:46-1.33:532.05:508:00Full Moon25Sun
26Mon12:013.85:30-1.24:352.25:498:01Full Moon26Mon
27Tue12:523.76:14-1.05:192.45:498:02Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:443.76:57-0.66:092.65:488:02Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:145.22:373.77:41-0.37:082.75:488:03Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri1:004.63:343.88:260.18:212.85:488:04Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat1:544.14:283.99:140.510:052.75:478:04Third Quarter31Sat
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 4:46 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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