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 1h 24m at 4:40 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:52 pm (6.8 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 - Nov 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:136.210:344.12:581.74:15-0.47:196:05Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:436.211:203.93:282.14:53-0.47:206:04Full Moon2Tue
3Wed10:126.13:572.45:32-0.37:216:03Full Moon3Wed
4Thu12:093.710:42 AM5.84:262.66:13-0.17:226:02Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri1:033.611:15 AM5.54:572.96:570.17:236:01Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat2:043.511:52 AM5.25:333.17:460.47:246:00Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun2:193.511:36 AM4.85:243.37:400.66:244:59Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon3:423.612:334.46:463.48:400.86:254:59Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:293.81:534.08:523.39:370.96:264:58Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:594.13:273.810:312.910:231.06:274:57Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:234.44:443.811:272.311:011.26:284:56Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:464.85:483.812:111.66:294:56Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:115.26:443.912:510.96:304:55Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:385.77:364.012:081.51:300.36:314:54Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:086.18:254.012:421.72:10-0.36:324:54Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:416.59:134.01:181.92:52-0.86:334:53New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:186.810:044.01:552.03:36-1.16:344:53New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:596.910:583.92:362.24:24-1.36:354:52New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:436.811:563.83:202.45:15-1.26:364:52Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:336.44:122.56:08-1.06:374:51Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:573.911:29 AM5.95:152.77:04-0.76:384:51Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon2:014.012:355.36:352.88:02-0.36:394:50First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:044.31:544.68:162.79:020.26:404:50First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:594.73:254.110:012.29:580.66:414:50First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:465.14:533.811:191.510:491.06:414:49First Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:275.56:103.712:200.86:424:49Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:055.87:183.71:110.26:434:49Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:416.08:133.712:151.81:55-0.26:444:48Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:156.19:003.712:522.12:34-0.56:454:48Full Moon29Mon
30Tue7:476.29:433.71:272.33:10-0.66:464:48Full Moon30Tue
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 7:46 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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