Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 51m at 5:25 am (-1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:56 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Feb 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:014.63:402.49:471.37:232.16:555:28First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:014.611:170.96:545:29First Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:074.67:462.912:200.56:545:30First Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:084.88:103.11:050.16:535:31Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:595.08:293.31:40-0.26:525:32Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:435.38:473.412:282.52:10-0.56:515:33Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:215.59:053.61:102.32:38-0.66:505:34Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:565.69:263.81:462.03:03-0.76:495:35Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:295.69:494.02:221.73:28-0.76:485:36Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:035.510:144.22:591.53:53-0.66:475:37Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:395.310:404.43:381.34:18-0.46:475:38Full Moon11Thu
12Fri10:174.911:094.74:211.14:450.06:465:39Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:014.311:424.85:101.05:120.46:455:40Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:533.76:060.95:400.96:435:41Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:205.01:023.07:140.86:111.56:425:42Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:085.12:512.58:450.76:482.06:415:43Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:135.15:142.610:230.38:022.46:405:44Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:335.26:403.011:37-0.310:042.66:395:45Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:495.57:223.312:34-0.86:385:46Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:555.87:543.71:20-1.16:375:47Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:516.08:254.112:391.92:01-1.36:365:48Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:416.18:564.41:331.52:38-1.36:355:48New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:275.99:264.72:211.03:11-1.16:335:49New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:105.69:574.93:060.73:43-0.76:325:50New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:525.110:285.03:500.64:12-0.26:315:51New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:354.511:005.04:350.54:400.36:305:52Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:203.911:324.95:220.65:060.96:295:53Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:113.36:120.75:301.56:275:54Waxing Crescent28Sun
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 8:40 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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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