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 (tomorrow) : 2:25 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 27m at 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 - Mar 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:225.58:003.61:05-1.06:265:55Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:245.78:273.912:202.41:48-1.26:255:56Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:175.88:534.11:152.02:25-1.26:235:57Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:015.89:184.32:001.52:58-1.16:225:57Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:425.69:434.42:411.23:27-0.86:215:58Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:205.310:084.63:190.93:52-0.46:195:59Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:574.810:334.73:580.84:150.16:186:00Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:344.310:574.74:370.74:360.66:176:01Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:153.711:214.75:190.74:551.16:156:02Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:023.16:040.85:101.66:146:02Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:072.67:000.95:152.16:136:03Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:154.48:201.06:116:04Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:584.311:120.97:107:05Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:204.112:280.57:097:06Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:074.28:553.31:180.17:077:06Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:174.68:553.512:172.91:56-0.37:067:07Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:094.99:043.71:102.52:28-0.57:057:08Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:545.29:214.01:522.12:57-0.77:037:09Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:365.49:414.32:321.53:24-0.87:027:10Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:185.510:054.73:121.03:52-0.67:007:10New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:015.310:325.13:540.54:20-0.36:597:11New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:464.911:025.54:400.04:480.16:587:12New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:374.411:365.75:29-0.35:180.76:567:13Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:363.76:23-0.45:491.36:557:13Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:145.71:493.27:25-0.46:221.96:547:14Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:005.63:352.88:40-0.37:012.46:527:15First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:585.36:113.010:14-0.38:132.96:517:16First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:195.07:203.311:40-0.410:523.06:497:17First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:554.97:563.712:45-0.66:487:17First Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:145.08:244.012:282.61:36-0.76:477:18Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu7:175.18:504.31:302.02:17-0.76:457:19Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 10:32 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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