Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 58m at 11:22 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 4:47 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jan 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:435.98:533.412:132.42:14-0.67:054:59Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:225.99:263.512:592.52:50-0.87:054:59Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:585.99:553.61:382.53:22-0.87:055:00New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:315.910:243.62:142.43:52-0.87:055:01New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:035.710:533.72:492.34:21-0.77:055:02New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:345.511:243.73:252.34:50-0.57:055:03New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:055.211:553.84:032.35:18-0.37:055:04Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:374.84:462.35:450.07:055:04Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:283.911:13 AM4.35:352.36:130.47:055:05Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:024.111:56 AM3.86:332.36:410.87:055:06Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:404.212:543.27:502.17:121.37:055:07First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:244.42:372.69:341.87:491.77:055:08First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:154.74:532.511:011.28:472.17:055:09First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:095.16:322.712:010.57:055:10First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:035.67:303.012:50-0.37:045:11Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:556.08:113.31:34-0.97:045:12Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:466.58:473.612:152.22:16-1.47:045:13Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:366.89:243.91:132.02:56-1.77:045:14Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:246.910:014.22:061.73:36-1.87:035:15Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:116.710:404.52:591.54:15-1.77:035:16Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:596.311:214.73:531.34:54-1.37:025:17Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:495.64:501.25:33-0.87:025:18Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:044.911:43 AM4.85:521.26:10-0.17:025:18Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:495.012:453.97:031.26:480.67:015:19Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:395.02:053.18:291.17:291.47:015:20Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:355.04:032.610:080.88:212.07:005:21Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:395.16:152.711:300.49:422.46:595:22Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:435.17:333.012:330.06:595:23Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:405.28:133.31:21-0.36:585:24Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:295.48:413.412:112.51:59-0.56:585:25Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri7:115.59:043.612:592.42:31-0.76:575:26Waning Crescent31Fri
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 2:04 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (50% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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