Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:08 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 45m at 4:27 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jun 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:353.85:014.29:510.611:002.35:478:06Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:093.55:414.610:440.85:478:06Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:383.56:195.112:101.711:34 AM1.05:468:07Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:533.56:595.71:060.912:211.25:468:08Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:583.77:396.21:560.21:081.35:468:08Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:553.98:226.62:43-0.51:551.45:468:09Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:484.09:056.93:29-1.12:431.65:468:09New Moon7Sat
8Sun10:394.19:506.94:16-1.53:321.75:468:10New Moon8Sun
9Mon11:314.210:376.85:03-1.64:221.85:458:10New Moon9Mon
10Tue12:254.25:52-1.55:161.95:458:10Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:204.36:41-1.36:162.15:458:11Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:185.92:164.37:30-0.97:242.25:458:11Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:155.23:144.48:20-0.38:452.35:458:12First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:204.44:144.69:140.210:212.15:458:12First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:383.85:094.810:100.711:461.75:468:12First Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:073.45:575.111:051.25:468:13First Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:313.26:395.312:531.211:55 AM1.65:468:13Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:443.37:175.41:470.712:401.85:468:13Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:413.37:525.62:310.31:192.15:468:14Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:253.48:245.73:080.01:562.25:468:14Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:023.58:555.83:41-0.22:302.35:478:14Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:363.69:265.84:13-0.33:042.35:478:14Full Moon22Sun
23Mon11:103.79:575.84:44-0.43:392.45:478:14Full Moon23Mon
24Tue11:463.710:285.75:15-0.44:152.45:478:15Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:233.85:48-0.44:542.55:488:15Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:023.86:21-0.35:382.55:488:15Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:423.96:56-0.16:292.65:488:15Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:164.82:244.17:310.27:312.65:498:15Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:054.43:104.38:100.58:482.55:498:15Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:083.93:594.68:540.910:232.15:508:15Third Quarter30Mon
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 8:17 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (53% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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