Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:05 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 38m at 6:10 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jun 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:414.54:583.89:280.29:442.95:478:06First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:584.15:384.210:250.311:192.45:478:06First Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:313.96:134.711:160.55:468:07First Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:543.86:485.212:261.712:030.65:468:08Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:053.97:255.81:210.912:480.85:468:08Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:104.08:036.32:120.11:321.15:468:09Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:094.08:436.73:00-0.62:171.35:468:09Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:044.19:256.93:48-1.23:011.55:468:10Full Moon8Fri
9Sat10:594.110:086.94:36-1.53:471.85:458:10Full Moon9Sat
10Sun11:554.110:536.75:25-1.64:352.05:458:11Full Moon10Sun
11Mon12:534.06:15-1.55:282.35:458:11Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:524.07:06-1.26:282.55:458:11Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:335.72:534.17:58-0.87:382.75:458:12Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:305.03:564.28:51-0.39:072.75:458:12Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:364.44:544.49:480.210:492.55:468:12Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:573.85:434.610:430.65:468:13Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:223.56:234.912:102.011:33 AM1.05:468:13Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:393.36:575.11:101.512:161.45:468:13Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:473.37:295.31:581.012:541.75:468:14Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:413.47:595.52:380.61:281.95:468:14Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:263.48:285.73:120.22:012.15:478:14Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:063.58:575.83:45-0.12:342.25:478:14New Moon22Fri
23Sat10:443.69:275.94:16-0.33:072.45:478:14New Moon23Sat
24Sun11:233.69:585.94:49-0.43:412.55:478:15New Moon24Sun
25Mon12:033.65:23-0.54:172.55:488:15New Moon25Mon
26Tue12:453.65:59-0.54:562.65:488:15Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:293.76:37-0.45:422.75:488:15Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu2:143.87:16-0.36:392.85:498:15Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:305.13:024.07:57-0.17:492.85:498:15Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:254.63:514.28:410.29:172.65:508:15First Quarter30Sat
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 10:07 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 72% 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 Waxing Gibbous (72% 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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