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 2h 05m 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 - Feb 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:475.69:253.71:372.23:00-0.76:565:27New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:205.69:473.82:112.03:26-0.76:555:28New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:515.510:103.92:431.83:50-0.66:555:29New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:215.310:354.13:171.74:14-0.46:545:30New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:525.011:004.23:531.64:37-0.16:535:31New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:254.611:274.34:321.55:000.26:525:32Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:014.111:564.45:151.55:240.66:515:33Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:443.56:061.45:471.06:505:34Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:294.512:422.97:101.46:101.56:505:35First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:114.62:262.48:391.26:361.96:495:36First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:084.85:102.410:230.87:242.36:485:37First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:225.06:452.711:360.29:352.56:475:38First Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:355.37:203.112:29-0.46:465:39Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:395.87:503.51:14-1.06:455:40Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:366.18:213.912:162.01:54-1.36:445:41Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:286.48:534.31:141.62:32-1.56:435:42Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:176.49:274.72:061.13:09-1.46:425:43Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:046.210:025.02:570.73:44-1.26:415:44Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:525.710:385.23:480.44:19-0.76:395:45Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:415.011:175.34:410.34:54-0.16:385:46Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:354.211:585.35:370.35:270.66:375:47Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:363.56:390.46:011.26:365:48Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:435.11:562.87:530.66:351.96:355:49Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:364.94:132.69:290.67:182.46:345:49Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:474.66:312.910:570.49:102.76:325:50Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:084.67:203.212:030.16:315:51Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:174.77:473.412:52-0.16:305:52Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:114.88:073.612:112.41:29-0.36:295:53Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:555.08:253.712:552.11:59-0.36:285:54Waning Crescent29Sat
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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