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 1h 42m 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 - Nov 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:173.712:465.96:212.98:36-0.37:196:04Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:503.71:555.47:353.29:52-0.27:206:04First Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:164.03:225.09:303.311:04-0.17:216:03First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:124.43:544.810:232.911:030.06:225:02First Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:544.75:104.811:352.211:520.16:235:01Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:295.16:144.712:311.66:245:00Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:005.47:104.712:340.41:191.06:254:59Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:295.77:594.51:100.72:010.56:264:58Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:575.98:444.31:411.12:390.16:274:58Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:236.09:284.12:091.53:15-0.16:274:57Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:496.010:123.92:351.83:51-0.26:284:56Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:145.911:003.73:002.24:27-0.16:294:56Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:415.711:543.63:262.55:060.06:304:55Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:085.53:532.85:490.16:314:54Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:573.410:40 AM5.24:223.16:370.36:324:54Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:233.411:19 AM4.84:593.37:330.56:334:53Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:133.612:124.56:163.58:370.76:344:52Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:563.81:294.18:313.59:400.76:354:52Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:194.03:093.910:263.110:290.76:364:51Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:394.34:303.911:232.611:100.86:374:51Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:014.75:354.012:071.96:384:51Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:245.16:324.112:471.26:394:50Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:505.67:254.212:191.01:270.56:404:50Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:196.18:164.212:531.22:08-0.26:414:49Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:526.59:074.21:291.42:52-0.86:424:49New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:276.810:014.12:061.73:37-1.26:434:49New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:066.910:594.02:452.04:26-1.46:434:49New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:496.83:292.35:19-1.36:444:48Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:013.910:38 AM6.54:182.56:15-1.16:454:48Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:083.911:34 AM6.05:202.87:14-0.86:464:48Waxing Crescent30Fri
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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