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 5h 43m at 12:34 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:36 am (2.9 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 - Feb 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:124.86:362.811:580.610:212.46:555:28First Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:054.97:483.112:530.16:555:29Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:545.18:283.31:36-0.26:545:30Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:385.38:563.412:232.62:11-0.56:535:31Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:175.49:203.51:072.52:43-0.66:525:32Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:525.59:433.61:432.33:11-0.76:515:33Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:255.610:063.62:162.13:39-0.86:505:34Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:575.610:323.72:492.04:05-0.76:495:35Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:285.510:593.83:231.94:32-0.66:495:36Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:015.211:273.94:001.84:58-0.46:485:37Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:354.811:554.14:411.75:240.06:475:38Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:154.35:281.65:510.46:465:39Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:274.212:043.76:251.66:190.96:455:40Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:034.41:113.17:371.56:491.46:445:41Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:494.63:042.69:151.27:291.96:435:42Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:504.85:202.610:490.68:432.36:415:43Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:005.16:502.911:57-0.110:222.56:405:44Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:075.57:383.312:51-0.86:395:45Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:075.98:143.61:38-1.36:385:46Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:026.38:484.012:442.12:20-1.66:375:47Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:536.59:224.21:391.73:00-1.76:365:47New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:416.59:574.52:291.33:39-1.66:355:48New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:276.210:334.63:181.04:15-1.36:345:49New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:135.611:094.84:080.84:51-0.76:325:50Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:014.911:474.84:590.75:24-0.16:315:51Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:534.15:550.85:560.66:305:52Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:254.812:543.46:570.96:281.36:295:53Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu1:074.62:212.88:161.06:592.06:275:54First Quarter28Thu
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 3:35 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 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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