Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 11:49 am (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 04m at 8:04 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Apr 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:365.010:465.84:28-0.44:330.16:447:20New Moon1Thu
2Fri11:304.511:226.05:19-0.75:060.76:427:21Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:313.96:14-0.85:401.36:417:21Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:015.91:433.37:14-0.76:172.06:407:22Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:465.73:213.08:23-0.56:592.56:387:23Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:415.25:433.19:49-0.38:113.06:377:24First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:554.87:013.411:15-0.210:483.06:367:25First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:314.57:423.812:23-0.36:347:25First Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:544.58:114.012:242.71:15-0.36:337:26Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:584.58:344.21:222.21:56-0.26:327:27Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:484.68:554.42:061.72:29-0.16:307:28Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:314.59:134.62:421.22:550.26:297:28Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:084.49:314.83:150.93:160.46:287:29Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed9:434.29:505.03:450.53:350.76:277:30Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:194.010:095.14:160.33:541.16:257:31Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:563.810:295.24:490.14:141.46:247:32Full Moon16Fri
17Sat11:383.510:505.25:240.04:331.86:237:32Full Moon17Sat
18Sun12:273.26:030.04:512.16:227:33Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:282.96:480.05:042.46:207:34Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:592.77:420.15:002.76:197:35Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:234.98:500.26:187:35Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:194.710:120.26:177:36Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:444.47:053.511:200.010:453.16:167:37Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:284.47:153.812:12-0.26:157:38Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:494.57:364.312:102.512:55-0.36:137:39Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:554.78:014.81:071.71:32-0.36:127:39Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:544.88:305.41:590.92:08-0.16:117:40Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:504.79:015.92:470.12:430.26:107:41Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:444.59:346.33:35-0.63:180.76:097:42New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:394.310:106.54:24-1.13:531.16:087:43New Moon30Fri
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 9:56 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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