Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:14 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 03m at 5:20 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Nov 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:474.45:084.011:432.411:361.06:195:05First Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:144.66:024.112:231.96:205:04Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:395.06:494.212:111.112:591.46:215:03Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:045.37:324.312:421.11:330.96:215:02Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:315.68:134.41:121.22:070.46:225:01Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:595.98:554.41:431.42:430.06:235:00Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:296.19:394.32:151.53:21-0.36:245:00Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:026.310:274.22:481.74:03-0.56:254:59Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:396.311:224.03:252.04:50-0.66:264:58Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:216.14:072.25:41-0.56:274:57Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:223.911:10 AM5.84:582.56:37-0.36:284:56Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:303.912:085.46:032.77:38-0.16:294:56Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:444.11:205.07:292.88:460.16:304:55Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:514.42:484.69:172.69:510.36:314:54Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:454.84:154.410:452.110:480.56:324:54Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:305.25:304.311:501.411:380.76:334:53Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:115.66:354.312:440.76:344:53Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:485.97:324.312:220.91:320.16:354:52Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:246.28:224.31:021.22:15-0.36:364:52Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:586.39:094.21:401.52:56-0.56:374:51New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:316.29:544.12:141.83:35-0.66:384:51New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:036.110:404.02:482.04:13-0.56:384:50New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:365.911:283.93:222.34:52-0.46:394:50Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:085.63:582.55:33-0.26:404:50Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:183.810:43 AM5.24:382.86:140.16:414:49Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:133.711:21 AM4.85:263.06:590.46:424:49Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:143.712:084.36:303.17:490.76:434:49First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:173.91:113.98:043.18:440.96:444:49First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:084.12:433.510:012.89:391.16:454:48First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:474.44:143.411:112.310:271.26:464:48First 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 9:17 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 63% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (63% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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