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 28m 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 - Sep 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:183.11:534.76:532.59:551.76:327:24First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:474.611:361.46:337:22First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:124.76:347:21First Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:315.012:410.96:347:19First Quarter4Sat
5Sun8:443.76:315.41:290.512:163.26:357:18Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:553.97:215.82:070.01:092.96:367:17Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:124.18:066.12:41-0.31:542.46:377:15Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:344.48:506.33:13-0.52:381.96:377:14Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:004.79:336.33:44-0.63:221.56:387:12Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:285.110:186.14:15-0.44:091.06:397:11Full Moon10Fri
11Sat10:595.411:065.64:46-0.14:580.76:397:10Full Moon11Sat
12Sun11:335.75:180.45:530.56:407:08Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:004.912:115.95:511.16:530.46:417:07Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:044.212:545.96:261.78:030.46:417:05Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:263.61:455.87:052.49:310.46:427:04Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:303.32:535.67:563.011:050.36:437:03Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:393.64:195.49:423.36:447:01Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:403.95:415.512:210.011:44 AM3.26:447:00Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:174.26:485.61:19-0.212:562.86:456:58Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:464.47:425.72:05-0.31:492.46:466:57Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:114.68:275.72:43-0.22:312.06:466:55Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:344.89:065.63:15-0.13:081.66:476:54New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:554.99:425.43:410.23:421.36:486:53New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:165.010:165.14:040.54:151.16:496:51New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:375.110:524.74:240.94:491.06:496:50New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:575.211:304.34:431.35:250.96:506:48Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:175.25:021.86:040.96:516:47Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:143.911:39 AM5.25:202.26:491.06:516:46Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:093.412:055.15:342.67:451.16:526:44Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:323.112:384.95:302.99:011.26:536:43Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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