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 (tomorrow) : in 6h 39m at 2:25 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:05 am (3.4 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 - Apr 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:085.19:144.52:181.52:51-0.56:447:20Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat8:534.99:364.82:591.03:20-0.26:437:20Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:334.79:584.93:360.63:440.26:417:21Full Moon3Sun
4Mon10:104.410:195.14:110.34:050.66:407:22Full Moon4Mon
5Tue10:484.110:405.14:460.24:241.06:397:23Full Moon5Tue
6Wed11:283.711:015.15:210.14:431.46:377:24Full Moon6Wed
7Thu12:133.35:590.15:011.86:367:24Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:063.06:410.25:152.26:357:25Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:222.77:300.45:132.56:337:26Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:174.78:350.56:327:27Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:594.410:050.66:317:27Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:104.211:250.46:297:28Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:044.17:513.512:190.16:287:29Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:324.37:543.712:59-0.16:277:30Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:344.58:084.112:512.31:33-0.26:267:31Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:274.78:284.61:361.72:04-0.26:247:31Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:174.88:525.12:191.02:34-0.16:237:32Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:064.79:195.63:020.23:040.26:227:33New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:564.69:496.03:47-0.43:350.66:217:34New Moon19Tue
20Wed10:484.310:236.34:34-0.94:071.16:207:34New Moon20Wed
21Thu11:463.911:016.45:24-1.24:421.56:187:35Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:533.56:19-1.25:192.06:177:36Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat2:123.27:20-1.16:032.56:167:37Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:365.83:543.28:29-0.87:052.96:157:38Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:395.45:323.49:48-0.68:523.16:147:38First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:014.96:283.811:03-0.411:052.86:137:39First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:354.57:074.112:04-0.36:127:40First Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:554.47:384.412:262.312:53-0.26:107:41Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:014.38:054.71:251.61:330.16:097:42Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:564.28:295.02:121.12:050.46:087:42Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 5:45 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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