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 3h 38m at 11:49 am (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:40 pm (6.4 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 - Jun 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:513.66:52-1.25:422.85:478:06Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:573.67:44-0.96:463.05:468:07Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:515.34:033.78:37-0.48:073.15:468:07Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:504.74:593.99:320.09:532.95:468:08First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:004.15:424.210:260.411:292.55:468:08First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:233.66:154.511:120.85:468:09First Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:443.46:434.712:362.011:51 AM1.15:468:09First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:563.27:095.01:271.412:251.55:458:10Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:003.27:355.32:090.912:541.85:458:10Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:543.28:015.52:460.41:242.15:458:11Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:413.38:295.83:210.01:542.35:458:11Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:243.48:585.93:55-0.32:272.55:458:11Full Moon12Sat
13Sun11:073.49:296.04:30-0.63:002.65:458:12Full Moon13Sun
14Mon11:523.410:036.15:07-0.83:352.75:458:12Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:393.45:46-0.84:132.85:468:13Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:263.46:28-0.84:572.95:468:13Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:143.57:11-0.85:532.95:468:13Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:085.63:023.77:55-0.67:063.05:468:13Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat1:025.13:504.08:40-0.38:342.85:468:14Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:084.54:334.49:270.110:182.45:468:14Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:333.95:154.910:160.511:471.75:478:14Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:103.55:555.511:041.05:478:14Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:403.36:366.012:550.811:51 AM1.45:478:14Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:013.47:186.41:530.012:381.85:478:15Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:083.58:026.82:44-0.71:272.15:488:15Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:053.68:466.93:32-1.22:172.35:488:15New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:563.79:306.94:18-1.43:062.55:498:15New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:453.810:146.75:03-1.53:542.55:498:15New Moon28Mon
29Tue12:333.85:47-1.34:432.65:498:15New Moon29Tue
30Wed1:193.86:30-1.05:342.75:508:15Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 3:14 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 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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