Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 28m at 1:33 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:133.45:28-1.24:012.65:478:06Full Moon1Wed
2Thu1:083.46:15-1.24:472.75:468:06Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:033.57:04-1.25:462.85:468:07Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:075.92:593.67:55-0.97:012.95:468:07Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:075.43:543.98:46-0.68:332.85:468:08Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:164.84:424.49:39-0.210:202.45:468:08Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:414.15:264.910:310.211:491.75:458:09Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:143.76:065.411:190.75:458:09Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:403.46:455.812:580.912:041.25:458:10Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:593.47:246.21:560.112:471.75:458:10Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:063.48:036.42:46-0.51:302.05:458:11Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:033.58:416.53:31-0.92:122.35:458:11New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:543.59:206.44:14-1.12:542.55:458:12New Moon13Mon
14Tue11:413.59:576.34:55-1.13:352.75:458:12New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:273.55:35-1.04:152.75:458:12New Moon15Wed
16Thu1:113.56:15-0.84:582.85:458:13Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:553.66:54-0.55:452.95:468:13Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:393.67:31-0.26:413.05:468:13Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:334.83:243.78:080.17:473.05:468:13Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:184.34:063.98:440.59:152.95:468:14First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:143.84:444.29:210.910:582.55:468:14First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:353.25:184.510:001.35:478:14First Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:162.95:504.812:121.910:40 AM1.75:478:14First Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:482.96:225.21:071.311:21 AM2.15:478:14Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:063.06:565.61:520.612:032.35:478:14Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:043.27:346.02:330.012:472.55:488:15Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:503.38:146.43:13-0.51:342.65:488:15Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:323.58:566.73:53-1.02:222.65:488:15Full Moon28Tue
29Wed11:133.69:406.84:33-1.33:112.65:498:15Full Moon29Wed
30Thu11:553.710:256.85:16-1.54:012.55:498:15Full Moon30Thu
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 4:48 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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