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 3h 47m 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 - Feb 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:456.18:253.812:201.92:01-1.16:565:28Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:336.59:034.11:141.62:41-1.56:555:29Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:196.69:434.42:051.43:21-1.66:545:30Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:066.610:234.62:551.14:02-1.66:535:31Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:536.211:064.83:461.04:42-1.36:525:32Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:435.711:514.94:410.95:23-0.86:525:33Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:375.05:400.96:05-0.26:515:34Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:384.912:374.26:461.06:480.56:505:35Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:304.91:513.48:051.17:361.16:495:36Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:304.83:333.09:410.98:391.76:485:37Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:384.85:262.911:070.610:032.16:475:38Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:434.96:503.112:130.26:465:39Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:405.07:413.41:04-0.16:455:40Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:295.28:163.612:182.21:44-0.36:445:41Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:115.38:433.71:042.02:18-0.56:435:42Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:475.39:073.81:411.92:48-0.56:425:42Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:205.39:313.92:141.73:14-0.56:415:43New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:515.39:564.02:451.53:40-0.46:405:44New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:225.110:224.13:161.44:05-0.36:395:45New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:534.910:494.23:501.34:300.06:375:46New Moon20Sat
21Sun10:254.611:184.34:271.34:570.36:365:47Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:014.211:494.35:081.35:230.66:355:48Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:443.75:551.35:521.06:345:49Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:244.312:393.26:531.36:231.46:335:50Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:084.42:072.78:111.37:041.96:325:51First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:064.44:152.69:511.08:162.26:305:52First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:204.65:482.911:090.59:552.36:295:52First Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:325.06:433.312:06-0.16:285:53Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:345.47:233.712:54-0.66:275:54Waxing Gibbous29Mon
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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