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 1h 09m 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 - Jul 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:502.95:095.39:571.75:508:15First Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:312.95:575.812:370.910:55 AM2.15:508:15Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:513.16:466.31:330.111:55 AM2.35:518:15Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:513.47:376.72:23-0.612:552.35:518:14Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:393.78:277.03:09-1.21:542.35:528:14Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:223.99:167.23:54-1.52:502.15:528:14Full Moon6Tue
7Wed11:054.110:057.14:38-1.73:452.05:538:14Full Moon7Wed
8Thu11:484.310:546.75:21-1.64:411.95:548:14Full Moon8Thu
9Fri12:324.56:03-1.35:391.95:548:13Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:174.76:45-0.86:421.85:558:13Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:375.32:024.97:25-0.27:511.85:558:13Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:354.52:505.08:040.59:141.85:568:12Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:453.73:425.18:451.210:511.55:568:12Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:223.14:375.29:311.85:578:12Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:202.95:315.312:151.110:29 AM2.35:588:11Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:013.16:225.41:200.711:34 AM2.75:588:11Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat9:003.37:085.62:100.312:342.85:598:10Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:373.57:495.72:500.01:242.86:008:10Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:043.68:275.93:24-0.22:072.76:008:09Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:283.79:026.03:54-0.32:452.66:018:09New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:533.89:356.04:23-0.43:212.46:028:08New Moon21Wed
22Thu11:183.910:075.94:50-0.43:572.36:028:07New Moon22Thu
23Fri11:454.010:395.75:17-0.34:352.26:038:07New Moon23Fri
24Sat12:144.25:43-0.25:162.26:048:06Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:434.36:090.16:032.16:048:05Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon1:144.56:360.56:572.16:058:05Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:344.31:484.77:030.98:012.06:068:04Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:303.72:294.97:321.49:251.76:078:03First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:513.13:205.28:061.911:021.36:078:02First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:552.84:235.58:562.36:088:01First Quarter30Fri
31Sat6:473.05:295.912:190.610:17 AM2.66:098:01First Quarter31Sat
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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