Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:25 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 02m at 6:40 pm (6.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Aug 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:473.62:544.87:511.510:001.96:098:00First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:193.03:435.08:212.011:351.36:098:00First Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:382.84:425.49:052.56:107:59First Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:343.05:435.812:450.610:28 AM2.86:117:58Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:353.36:426.31:40-0.111:53 AM2.96:127:57Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:133.67:386.72:29-0.71:032.76:127:56Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:473.98:317.13:13-1.22:042.46:137:55Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:214.19:217.23:54-1.43:002.16:147:54Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:564.410:097.04:34-1.43:531.86:157:53Full Moon9Sun
10Mon11:334.710:576.55:13-1.24:471.66:157:52Full Moon10Mon
11Tue12:114.95:51-0.85:431.46:167:51Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:515.16:27-0.26:431.46:177:50Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:415.01:325.27:010.67:511.46:187:49Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:424.12:165.37:351.39:121.36:187:48Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:053.43:075.28:092.010:521.26:197:46Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:193.04:085.28:512.76:207:45Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:443.25:165.212:170.810:16 AM3.16:207:44Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue8:453.56:195.31:210.511:59 AM3.26:217:43Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:163.77:125.52:100.21:053.16:227:42Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:393.97:565.72:490.01:512.96:237:41Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:583.98:345.83:21-0.12:272.66:237:39Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:164.09:085.93:49-0.23:002.46:247:38New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:354.19:395.94:14-0.23:322.26:257:37New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:564.310:105.74:37-0.14:052.06:267:36New Moon24Mon
25Tue11:194.410:425.45:000.14:411.86:267:34New Moon25Tue
26Wed11:424.611:175.05:220.45:211.76:277:33Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:064.85:440.86:061.66:287:32Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:324.96:061.26:581.56:287:31Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:453.91:035.16:271.78:011.46:297:29Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:523.31:445.26:482.29:281.36:307:28First Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:502.92:415.37:072.611:100.96:317:27First Quarter31Mon
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 10:32 pm — 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 18% 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 Waning Crescent (18% 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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