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 1m 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 - Aug 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:593.36:306.31:190.011:42 AM2.76:108:00Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:443.67:276.72:09-0.612:532.56:107:59Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:224.08:206.92:54-1.01:552.26:117:58Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:584.39:107.03:36-1.22:511.96:127:57Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:344.69:576.84:15-1.23:441.66:127:56Full Moon5Thu
6Fri11:114.910:446.34:53-1.04:351.46:137:55Full Moon6Fri
7Sat11:485.111:325.75:29-0.65:291.36:147:54Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:275.26:050.06:251.36:157:53Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:224.91:075.36:390.67:251.36:157:52Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:184.21:495.27:121.38:361.46:167:51Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:273.52:385.17:451.910:091.46:177:50Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:153.03:375.08:222.511:421.26:187:49Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:443.04:465.09:272.96:187:48Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat8:093.35:515.112:510.811:16 AM3.16:197:47Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:453.66:455.31:420.512:303.06:207:46Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:083.77:315.52:220.31:202.86:217:44Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:283.98:105.72:540.12:012.66:217:43Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:474.08:455.83:220.02:362.36:227:42Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:074.29:195.83:48-0.13:112.06:237:41New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:294.49:525.74:120.03:461.86:237:40New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:524.610:265.54:350.14:231.66:247:38New Moon21Sat
22Sun11:174.811:025.14:590.35:041.46:257:37New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:445.011:444.75:240.75:491.36:267:36Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:145.25:501.16:411.36:267:35Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:334.112:505.36:171.57:431.26:277:33Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:373.51:345.46:462.09:021.16:287:32First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:113.12:335.47:222.410:390.96:287:31First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:243.03:525.58:242.811:590.46:297:29First Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:583.35:135.710:223.06:307:28First Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:453.76:226.012:59-0.111:57 AM2.86:317:27Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:214.17:216.31:48-0.41:062.36:317:25Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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