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 1h 21m 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 - Aug 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:434.52:114.47:240.88:002.36:107:59Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:303.92:484.47:501.49:202.26:117:58First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:353.23:324.58:151.911:031.96:117:58First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:322.84:234.78:442.46:127:57First Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:102.95:174.912:231.59:35 AM2.86:137:56First Quarter5Thu
6Fri8:413.16:095.21:200.911:04 AM3.06:147:55Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:103.46:575.52:040.412:163.16:147:54Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:323.67:425.92:420.01:122.96:157:53Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:553.78:246.33:16-0.42:002.76:167:52Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:193.99:056.53:49-0.72:442.56:167:51Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:474.19:456.64:22-0.93:282.26:177:49Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:174.310:266.44:55-0.94:141.96:187:48Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:504.511:116.15:28-0.75:041.76:197:47Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:254.86:02-0.35:591.56:197:46Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:005.41:025.16:360.27:021.46:207:45Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:564.71:445.37:100.88:151.36:217:44Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:073.92:335.57:471.59:471.16:227:43Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:493.23:325.68:312.211:240.76:227:41Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:023.14:425.79:382.76:237:40Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:463.45:515.912:400.211:14 AM3.06:247:39Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:403.86:536.11:41-0.312:362.96:257:38Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:164.07:486.32:30-0.61:382.76:257:37Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:464.28:356.33:12-0.72:282.46:267:35Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:144.39:176.33:48-0.73:112.16:277:34New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:404.49:556.14:20-0.53:491.96:277:33New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:064.510:305.74:49-0.24:271.86:287:31New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:324.611:055.35:150.15:041.76:297:30New Moon27Fri
28Sat11:584.711:424.85:380.65:451.66:307:29Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:234.76:001.06:281.66:307:28Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:214.212:494.76:211.57:181.76:317:26Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:093.71:184.76:402.08:211.76:327:25Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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