Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 34m at 10:47 am (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:49 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Nov 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:146.311:384.14:011.65:15-0.47:196:05Full Moon1Fri
2Sat10:466.14:312.16:01-0.37:206:04Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:373.810:18 AM5.94:022.65:50-0.16:215:03Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:453.610:53 AM5.54:333.06:430.26:225:02Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue2:173.511:33 AM5.05:113.37:460.46:235:01Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:284.68:580.66:235:00Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:173.91:524.28:553.610:050.76:244:59Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:454.13:314.010:443.210:550.76:254:59Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:074.34:454.111:372.711:340.86:264:58Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:254.55:424.112:182.26:274:57Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:444.86:324.212:070.812:531.66:284:56Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:045.17:184.212:351.01:271.16:294:56Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:265.58:014.21:011.22:010.56:304:55Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:495.88:454.21:281.42:360.16:314:54New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:156.19:304.01:561.73:14-0.36:324:54New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:446.310:213.92:251.93:56-0.66:334:53New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:176.411:183.72:562.24:42-0.86:344:53New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:556.33:312.55:33-0.86:354:52Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:233.610:40 AM6.14:122.86:30-0.66:364:52Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:363.611:35 AM5.75:093.17:32-0.56:374:51Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:573.712:435.36:343.28:39-0.36:384:51First Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:024.02:104.88:313.29:44-0.16:394:50First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:494.53:434.510:202.610:390.16:404:50First Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:284.95:034.311:321.911:260.46:414:50Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:035.46:144.212:301.16:414:49Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:375.87:164.212:080.71:200.36:424:49Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:106.18:124.112:461.12:05-0.26:434:49Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:426.49:034.01:211.52:47-0.66:444:49Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:146.49:533.91:551.93:27-0.86:454:48Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:456.310:443.72:272.24:07-0.86:464:48Full Moon30Sat
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 2:18 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 28% 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 Waning Crescent (28% 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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