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 1h 49m at 1:14 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 8:19 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jul 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:273.14:434.69:261.611:591.95:498:15Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:152.85:274.910:161.95:508:15Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:482.96:095.212:571.311:10 AM2.25:508:15Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:593.06:495.51:430.812:022.35:518:14Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:483.37:295.92:230.212:512.45:518:14Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:273.58:106.22:59-0.31:392.45:528:14Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:033.78:516.53:35-0.72:272.35:528:14New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:393.99:336.64:12-1.03:142.15:538:14New Moon8Tue
9Wed11:174.110:166.64:49-1.14:022.05:538:13New Moon9Wed
10Thu11:574.311:016.35:27-1.14:531.95:548:13New Moon10Thu
11Fri12:394.56:06-0.95:511.95:548:13Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:234.76:46-0.66:541.85:558:13Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:455.22:105.07:270.08:071.75:568:12Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:484.43:025.28:100.69:351.55:568:12First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:083.74:005.48:591.211:091.15:578:11First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:493.25:005.79:581.75:578:11First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:303.25:575.912:260.611:06 AM2.15:588:11Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:543.46:516.11:290.012:132.35:598:10Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:523.67:416.22:21-0.41:132.45:598:10Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:353.88:266.33:05-0.62:052.46:008:09Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:103.99:066.33:44-0.72:512.36:018:08Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:424.19:436.14:19-0.73:312.26:018:08Full Moon22Tue
23Wed11:134.110:185.94:51-0.54:092.16:028:07Full Moon23Wed
24Thu11:444.210:525.65:21-0.34:472.16:038:07Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:154.35:490.05:282.16:048:06Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:474.46:170.36:112.16:048:05Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:024.71:204.46:440.77:012.26:058:04Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:414.11:564.57:111.18:002.26:068:04Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:293.62:374.57:401.59:212.16:068:03Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:403.13:264.78:122.011:041.86:078:02Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:432.84:244.88:562.46:088:01Third Quarter31Thu
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 63% 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 First Quarter (63% 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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