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 42m 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 - Jul 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:354.14:394.69:300.610:532.15:508:15First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:073.75:255.110:240.95:508:15First Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:413.56:095.612:101.411:18 AM1.35:518:15First Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:033.56:546.11:110.612:101.55:518:14Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:133.77:396.52:05-0.21:021.75:528:14Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:123.88:246.92:55-0.81:541.95:528:14Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:034.09:107.03:41-1.22:452.05:538:14Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:524.19:556.94:27-1.43:352.05:548:14Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:404.210:406.75:12-1.44:252.15:548:13Full Moon9Mon
10Tue12:284.25:56-1.25:172.25:558:13Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:164.36:40-0.96:122.35:558:13Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:145.62:054.37:23-0.47:132.45:568:12Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:045.02:554.48:050.18:252.55:568:12Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:004.33:474.58:490.79:572.45:578:12Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:113.64:394.69:361.211:302.05:588:11Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:443.25:274.810:271.75:588:11Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:193.16:105.012:411.611:19 AM2.05:598:10Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:403.26:495.31:341.112:082.36:008:10Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:383.37:265.52:160.712:532.46:008:09Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:193.58:015.72:520.31:342.56:018:09Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:533.68:365.93:250.02:142.56:028:08Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:253.79:106.13:57-0.32:522.46:028:07New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:573.89:446.14:28-0.43:292.46:038:07New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:303.910:196.15:00-0.54:082.36:048:06New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:054.05:33-0.54:492.36:058:05New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:424.16:07-0.45:372.36:058:05Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:214.36:42-0.26:312.26:068:04Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:235.22:034.57:190.27:362.26:078:03Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:184.62:504.77:590.68:552.06:078:02First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:293.93:435.08:441.110:311.66:088:01First Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:053.54:415.49:391.611:551.06:098:01First Quarter31Tue
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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