Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 22m at 1:33 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 8:04 am (3.1 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 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:215.08:204.41:550.82:321.37:196:05Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:405.27:594.31:191.02:030.96:205:04Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:595.48:374.21:411.32:340.56:205:03New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:205.69:174.12:021.63:070.26:215:02New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:415.89:593.92:241.93:410.06:225:01New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:055.910:473.72:472.24:19-0.16:235:00New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:315.911:443.53:112.55:03-0.16:245:00Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:035.83:342.85:52-0.16:254:59Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:543.310:42 AM5.63:583.06:490.06:264:58Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:293.311:33 AM5.34:303.37:550.16:274:57Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:113.612:435.06:123.59:050.16:284:57First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:473.92:174.78:383.410:070.16:294:56First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:164.33:524.610:272.910:570.16:304:55First Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:454.85:094.611:342.111:400.26:314:55Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:155.36:164.612:281.26:324:54Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:465.87:174.512:190.51:180.36:334:53Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:196.38:144.412:570.82:06-0.46:344:53Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:536.79:094.31:331.22:52-0.96:354:52Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:286.810:054.12:101.73:39-1.16:364:52Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:056.811:043.92:462.14:27-1.26:374:51Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:436.53:242.55:17-1.06:374:51Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:093.710:24 AM6.14:052.86:09-0.76:384:50Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:203.611:10 AM5.64:543.17:04-0.36:394:50Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:423.712:025.06:003.48:040.16:404:50Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:573.81:084.57:403.49:070.46:414:49Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:464.12:334.09:473.210:020.66:424:49Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:204.33:593.811:052.710:470.86:434:49Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:464.65:113.611:572.111:231.16:444:49Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:094.86:113.612:401.56:454:48Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:315.17:053.61:161.06:464:48Waning 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 4:48 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 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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