Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:34 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 48m at 5:00 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Sep 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:574.811:475.05:380.45:481.46:327:24Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:305.06:070.86:411.46:337:23Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:384.51:085.16:391.37:451.36:347:21Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:423.91:545.27:141.89:041.26:347:20First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:143.42:535.37:582.410:400.96:357:18First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:153.34:085.49:082.86:367:17First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:523.55:245.712:000.410:50 AM2.96:367:16First Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:493.96:316.01:02-0.112:142.86:377:14Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:304.27:296.31:54-0.51:192.46:387:13Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:044.58:216.42:39-0.72:122.06:387:11Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:374.89:086.43:18-0.73:001.66:397:10Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:095.09:536.23:55-0.63:451.36:407:09Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:415.210:365.84:29-0.24:291.06:417:07Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:135.311:205.25:010.25:141.06:417:06Full Moon14Fri
15Sat11:455.35:320.86:001.06:427:04Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:074.712:185.26:011.36:491.16:437:03Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:594.112:515.06:301.97:451.26:437:02Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:043.61:294.86:592.58:571.46:447:00Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:483.22:194.67:312.910:331.36:456:59Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:323.43:344.58:373.311:531.16:456:57Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:373.65:004.511:103.46:466:56Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:053.96:064.712:490.812:253.26:476:54Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:254.16:575.01:320.61:102.86:486:53Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:434.27:405.32:060.41:472.46:486:52Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:024.48:205.52:360.22:212.06:496:50Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:234.78:575.63:040.22:551.66:506:49Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:464.99:355.53:300.23:311.26:516:47New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:115.210:145.43:570.44:090.96:516:46New Moon28Fri
29Sat10:385.410:585.14:250.64:520.66:526:45New Moon29Sat
30Sun11:075.611:484.64:541.05:390.46:536:43Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 8:47 pm — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 39% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (39% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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