Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 41m at 12:08 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:18 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jun 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:304.19:476.94:11-1.43:271.65:478:05Full Moon1Wed
2Thu11:234.210:336.84:59-1.64:151.75:468:06Full Moon2Thu
3Fri12:184.25:48-1.65:081.95:468:07Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:144.26:38-1.36:062.15:468:07Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:135.92:134.27:29-1.07:132.35:468:08Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:115.33:134.38:22-0.58:342.45:468:08Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:154.64:154.59:170.010:122.25:458:09Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:333.95:114.710:150.511:411.85:458:09Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:013.55:595.011:101.05:458:10Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:233.36:405.212:491.312:001.35:458:10Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:353.37:175.41:440.812:441.65:458:11Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:333.47:515.52:280.41:221.95:458:11Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:193.58:225.73:050.11:582.05:458:11Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:583.58:535.83:38-0.12:312.25:458:12New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:343.69:235.84:09-0.33:042.25:458:12New Moon15Wed
16Thu11:093.69:535.84:41-0.43:382.35:458:12New Moon16Thu
17Fri11:473.610:255.75:12-0.44:132.45:458:13New Moon17Fri
18Sat12:263.75:45-0.44:512.55:468:13Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:063.76:20-0.35:342.65:468:13Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:483.86:55-0.26:242.65:468:14Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:134.92:323.97:320.17:262.75:468:14Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:014.53:194.18:120.48:432.65:468:14First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:024.04:074.58:560.710:172.25:478:14First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:253.54:554.99:471.011:401.65:478:14First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:043.35:415.310:431.35:478:14First Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:293.36:275.812:440.911:39 AM1.55:488:15Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:413.57:136.31:390.112:331.75:488:15Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:423.78:006.72:29-0.61:271.85:488:15Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:344.08:477.03:16-1.12:211.85:498:15Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:224.29:347.04:01-1.43:131.85:498:15Full Moon30Thu
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 3:13 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 minimum.

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 (53% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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