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 3h 01m 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 - Jul 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:104.310:216.84:46-1.54:051.85:508:15Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:584.411:086.45:31-1.44:581.95:508:15Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:464.56:16-1.15:551.95:508:14Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:354.67:00-0.76:572.05:518:14Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:505.22:264.67:43-0.18:072.15:518:14Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:484.43:194.78:280.59:332.15:528:14Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:573.74:154.89:161.011:071.85:528:14Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:273.35:095.010:091.65:538:14Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:043.15:575.112:241.411:06 AM1.95:548:13Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:283.16:405.31:231.011:59 AM2.25:548:13Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:293.37:205.52:090.612:472.35:558:13Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:123.47:575.72:470.31:302.45:558:12Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:453.68:325.83:200.02:102.45:568:12Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:153.79:055.93:50-0.22:472.35:578:12New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:453.89:375.94:20-0.33:232.35:578:11New Moon15Fri
16Sat11:163.910:105.94:49-0.44:002.25:588:11New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:494.010:445.75:19-0.44:392.25:588:10New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:234.15:50-0.25:232.25:598:10Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:584.36:220.06:122.26:008:09Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:015.01:374.46:550.37:092.26:008:09Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:494.52:194.67:300.68:192.16:018:08Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:504.03:094.98:101.19:471.86:028:07First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:133.44:055.28:581.511:171.36:028:07First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:583.25:045.610:011.96:038:06First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:303.36:026.012:290.711:11 AM2.16:048:05Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:423.56:566.41:270.012:182.16:058:05Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:383.87:486.72:18-0.51:192.06:058:04Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:234.18:386.83:04-0.92:161.96:068:03Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:054.49:256.83:46-1.13:081.76:078:03Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:454.610:116.64:27-1.13:591.66:078:02Full Moon30Sat
31Sun11:264.810:566.25:07-0.94:481.56:088:01Full Moon31Sun
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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