Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 12:13 pm (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 20m at 9:15 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - May 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:104.210:416.24:55-0.94:251.26:087:43Full Moon1Wed
2Thu12:083.95:45-1.05:031.76:077:44Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:133.66:40-1.15:472.16:067:44Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:085.92:283.57:40-0.96:422.56:057:45Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:035.63:573.58:47-0.77:572.86:047:46Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:125.15:183.810:02-0.59:512.86:037:47Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:374.76:164.111:11-0.411:372.46:027:48Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:064.46:594.512:09-0.26:017:48Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:214.37:354.812:481.812:580.06:007:49Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:264.38:075.11:441.21:400.25:597:50Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:214.28:365.42:310.72:150.65:597:51Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:104.19:045.53:120.22:460.95:587:52Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:543.99:305.63:49-0.13:141.35:577:52New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:373.89:555.64:24-0.33:401.65:567:53New Moon14Tue
15Wed11:203.610:215.64:59-0.44:062.05:557:54New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:073.55:35-0.34:332.35:557:55New Moon16Thu
17Fri12:583.36:13-0.35:012.55:547:55Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:573.26:54-0.15:332.85:537:56Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:103.27:400.16:143.05:537:57Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:294.74:413.38:330.27:233.25:527:58Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:204.35:373.59:330.49:153.25:527:58First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:304.06:073.810:330.511:112.95:517:59First Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:033.86:324.111:230.55:518:00First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:273.86:574.512:162.412:050.65:508:00First Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:353.87:245.01:051.712:430.75:508:01Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:353.97:535.51:490.91:200.85:498:02Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:324.08:246.02:330.21:571.05:498:03Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:254.08:596.43:16-0.52:361.35:488:03Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:184.09:376.74:01-1.03:161.55:488:04Full Moon29Wed
30Thu11:134.010:196.84:49-1.43:581.85:488:04Full Moon30Thu
31Fri12:113.95:39-1.64:442.15:478:05Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 10:44 am — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 80% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (80% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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