Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 52m at 5:25 am (-1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:56 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - May 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:574.57:064.312:12-0.36:087:42First Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:134.57:424.712:402.01:02-0.26:077:43Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:174.48:145.01:371.41:440.06:067:44Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:124.48:425.22:250.82:200.36:057:45Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:014.39:095.43:060.42:510.76:047:46Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:444.19:355.53:440.13:181.06:037:46Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:263.910:005.54:20-0.23:431.46:027:47Full Moon7Fri
8Sat11:083.710:245.54:55-0.34:071.76:017:48Full Moon8Sat
9Sun11:533.510:495.45:31-0.34:322.16:017:49Full Moon9Sun
10Mon12:443.36:09-0.24:582.46:007:50Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:413.26:51-0.15:262.65:597:50Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:543.17:380.15:582.95:587:51Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:234.74:363.28:320.36:533.15:577:52Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:124.35:463.49:360.48:453.25:567:53Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:224.06:163.710:400.411:003.05:567:53Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:003.86:404.011:320.45:557:54Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:253.87:034.412:112.512:150.45:547:55Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:313.97:294.81:001.912:520.55:547:56Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:304.07:575.31:441.21:280.65:537:56Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:254.18:275.82:270.42:040.85:527:57Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:184.29:006.23:10-0.32:401.05:527:58New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:104.19:376.53:54-0.93:181.35:517:59New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:044.010:166.74:41-1.33:581.65:517:59New Moon23Sun
24Mon12:033.95:31-1.54:422.05:508:00Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:073.86:25-1.45:322.35:508:01Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:153.77:21-1.36:332.65:498:01Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:445.83:283.88:21-0.97:502.85:498:02Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:485.24:394.19:25-0.69:322.75:488:03First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:054.75:364.410:30-0.211:142.45:488:03First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:324.26:224.711:280.15:478:04First Quarter30Sun
31Mon5:533.97:015.112:301.812:170.55:478:05Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 8:40 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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