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 3h 32m 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 - Apr 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:514.49:054.92:510.62:510.55:446:19Full Moon1Fri
2Sat9:274.29:255.13:240.33:110.95:436:20Full Moon2Sat
3Sun11:063.910:475.25:000.14:311.26:427:21Full Moon3Sun
4Mon11:513.511:125.35:400.04:511.66:407:22Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:453.16:26-0.15:102.06:397:23Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:572.87:200.05:252.36:387:23Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:225.28:280.06:367:24Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:175.09:540.06:357:25Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:364.87:063.211:14-0.29:593.16:347:26Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:194.77:203.612:14-0.56:327:26Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:444.97:434.11:01-0.66:317:27Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:525.08:104.61:001.81:42-0.66:307:28Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:515.08:385.11:551.12:18-0.46:297:29Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu8:464.99:085.62:450.32:52-0.16:277:30Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:374.79:395.93:32-0.33:250.36:267:30New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:294.410:126.14:18-0.73:570.96:257:31New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:224.010:456.15:05-0.94:281.46:237:32New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:213.65:54-0.94:591.96:227:33Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:273.26:46-0.75:312.36:217:33Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:533.07:43-0.46:052.76:207:34Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:425.18:50-0.16:197:35Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:384.66:313.310:080.28:563.26:177:36First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:594.27:023.611:190.311:283.06:167:37First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:354.07:243.812:120.36:157:37First Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:503.97:434.012:332.512:520.36:147:38First Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:484.07:594.31:192.01:240.56:137:39Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:374.08:174.61:571.51:500.66:127:40Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:213.98:364.92:311.02:140.96:117:41Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:033.98:565.23:050.52:361.16:107:41Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:443.89:185.53:380.02:591.46:097:42Full Moon30Sat
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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