Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 4:40 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 54m at 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 - Apr 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:324.310:070.76:447:20First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:474.17:293.111:270.610:343.06:437:20First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:274.07:383.412:210.46:427:21First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:434.17:513.612:072.61:020.36:407:22First Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:414.38:074.012:582.21:340.26:397:23Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:304.48:264.41:391.62:030.26:387:23Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:154.58:484.82:181.02:300.36:367:24Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:594.69:135.22:570.42:580.46:357:25Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:434.59:415.63:37-0.13:270.76:347:26Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:304.310:125.94:19-0.53:571.06:327:26Full Moon10Sat
11Sun11:204.010:486.15:05-0.84:301.36:317:27Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:173.75:55-1.05:061.76:307:28Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:223.46:51-0.95:472.06:287:29Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:175.82:403.27:54-0.76:402.46:277:30Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:155.54:143.29:06-0.57:582.76:267:30Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:285.05:343.510:23-0.49:592.76:257:31Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:584.76:273.911:31-0.311:442.26:237:32Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:254.57:074.312:26-0.26:227:33Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:374.47:414.712:541.61:110.06:217:34Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:394.48:125.11:491.01:500.26:207:34Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:334.38:415.42:360.42:250.66:197:35Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:204.19:095.53:180.02:550.96:177:36New Moon22Thu
23Fri10:043.99:365.63:56-0.33:221.36:167:37New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:473.710:035.64:32-0.43:481.66:157:37New Moon24Sat
25Sun11:303.510:305.55:08-0.54:141.96:147:38New Moon25Sun
26Mon12:173.35:45-0.44:402.26:137:39Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:103.26:26-0.25:082.46:127:40Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed2:123.07:100.05:392.76:117:41Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:064.83:353.08:010.26:202.96:107:41Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:514.55:113.19:000.47:403.06:097:42First Quarter30Fri
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 2:18 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 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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