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 41m 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 - May 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:494.59:436.03:43-0.53:270.76:077:43Full Moon1Sun
2Mon10:394.310:186.04:28-0.84:031.16:067:44Full Moon2Mon
3Tue11:294.110:545.95:13-0.94:391.56:057:45Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:233.85:58-0.85:171.96:047:46Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:203.66:45-0.55:572.36:037:47Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:105.22:243.57:35-0.26:452.66:027:47Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:534.73:423.48:290.17:472.96:017:48Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:464.35:013.59:320.49:302.96:007:49Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:573.95:573.810:370.611:252.76:007:50Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:263.66:344.011:330.75:597:51Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:433.67:044.312:302.312:180.85:587:51Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:453.67:314.61:171.812:560.95:577:52Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:383.77:574.91:551.31:291.05:567:53Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:243.88:235.22:300.82:001.15:567:54Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:063.88:505.53:030.42:301.25:557:54Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:483.99:195.73:38-0.13:011.45:547:55New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:303.99:495.94:14-0.43:341.65:547:56New Moon17Tue
18Wed11:163.810:236.04:52-0.74:091.85:537:57New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:063.75:35-0.84:472.05:527:57Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:013.76:21-0.85:322.25:527:58Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:013.77:11-0.76:282.55:517:59Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:365.43:073.78:06-0.57:402.65:518:00Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:375.04:144.09:05-0.39:132.65:508:00First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:524.55:124.410:09-0.110:552.25:508:01First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:214.26:014.811:090.25:498:02First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:444.06:445.212:131.612:020.45:498:02Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:584.07:255.71:150.912:510.75:488:03Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:034.08:046.02:090.21:350.95:488:04Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:004.08:416.22:56-0.32:171.25:488:04Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:514.09:176.33:40-0.72:561.55:478:05Full Moon30Mon
31Tue10:403.99:526.24:22-0.93:341.85:478:05Full Moon31Tue
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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