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 : 11:49 am (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3m at 8:04 am (3.1 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 - Feb 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:155.710:043.62:072.33:33-0.96:565:27Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:475.710:263.72:392.13:59-0.86:555:28Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:185.510:503.83:121.94:23-0.66:555:29Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:485.211:143.93:471.84:46-0.46:545:30Full Moon4Thu
5Fri10:194.811:394.04:251.85:080.06:535:31Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:534.35:081.75:290.46:525:32Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:044.211:31 AM3.85:561.75:490.86:515:33Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:324.312:203.16:551.66:071.36:515:34Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:044.41:402.58:181.56:201.86:505:35Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:494.610:081.16:495:36Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:544.811:290.46:485:37Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:105.17:552.912:26-0.26:475:38Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:175.58:083.21:12-0.96:465:39Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:176.08:313.51:53-1.46:455:40Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:106.48:583.912:482.22:31-1.76:445:41Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue8:006.69:294.21:431.73:08-1.86:435:42New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:476.510:024.52:341.23:44-1.66:425:43New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:346.210:364.93:260.94:19-1.26:415:44New Moon18Thu
19Fri10:235.511:135.14:190.64:52-0.66:395:45Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:154.711:515.25:150.55:250.16:385:46Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:143.86:170.55:570.86:375:47Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:335.21:293.07:300.56:281.66:365:48First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:205.13:382.59:040.57:002.36:355:48First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:214.910:440.36:345:49First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:404.87:403.211:580.010:432.96:335:50First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:574.88:063.412:53-0.36:315:51Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:595.08:273.612:032.71:34-0.56:305:52Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:485.18:453.712:532.42:07-0.66:295:53Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:285.39:013.81:302.12:35-0.66:285:54Waxing Gibbous29Mon
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 9:56 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 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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