Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 23m at 12:08 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:18 am (2.8 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 - Feb 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:375.310:564.13:331.74:32-0.46:555:28New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:105.011:274.24:111.65:01-0.26:555:29Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:474.64:551.65:300.16:545:30Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:014.311:29 AM4.15:441.66:020.56:535:31Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:394.412:233.66:441.66:370.96:525:32Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:244.51:393.08:031.57:201.46:515:33First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:214.73:352.79:421.18:221.86:505:34First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:284.95:202.811:050.69:452.06:505:35First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:335.36:343.212:07-0.16:495:36Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:345.77:253.612:58-0.76:485:37Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:296.08:073.912:081.81:43-1.16:475:38Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:216.38:454.31:061.52:25-1.46:465:39Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:096.49:234.51:581.23:05-1.46:455:40Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:556.310:014.72:480.93:43-1.36:445:41Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:415.910:404.93:360.74:21-1.06:435:42Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:275.411:204.94:260.74:57-0.56:425:43Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:154.75:180.75:330.16:415:44Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:014.812:084.06:140.96:090.76:395:45Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:454.71:093.37:181.16:461.36:385:45Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:354.52:352.88:431.17:301.96:375:46Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:374.44:412.710:181.08:412.36:365:47Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:484.36:242.911:320.710:252.56:355:48Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:544.57:143.212:260.46:345:49Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:484.67:443.41:070.16:335:50Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:334.88:083.612:272.21:41-0.16:315:51Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:125.08:303.81:061.92:11-0.36:305:52Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:475.28:534.01:401.72:37-0.46:295:53Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:205.29:174.22:131.43:03-0.46:285:54New Moon28Sat
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 3:13 am — 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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