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 2h 56m 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 - Jul 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:484.27:06-1.26:362.45:508:15Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:395.82:434.47:55-0.77:502.45:508:15Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:395.13:404.58:45-0.29:192.45:518:15Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:494.34:354.89:380.410:572.05:518:14Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:153.75:265.010:321.05:528:14Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:473.46:115.312:181.511:24 AM1.55:528:14Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun7:133.36:515.51:211.012:121.95:538:14Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon8:243.37:285.62:120.512:552.25:538:14Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:173.48:035.82:530.11:352.45:548:13Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed9:583.58:365.93:29-0.12:122.55:558:13Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:343.69:085.94:01-0.32:472.65:558:13New Moon11Thu
12Fri11:073.79:405.94:33-0.43:222.65:568:12New Moon12Fri
13Sat11:403.710:115.95:04-0.43:572.65:568:12New Moon13Sat
14Sun12:153.75:36-0.44:342.65:578:12New Moon14Sun
15Mon12:513.86:08-0.35:142.65:588:11Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:283.86:40-0.16:002.75:588:11Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed2:063.97:140.16:542.75:598:10Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:374.82:474.17:480.48:012.66:008:10Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:294.23:314.48:250.89:282.46:008:09First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:403.74:184.79:081.211:031.96:018:09First Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:213.35:055.210:001.66:028:08First Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:013.25:535.712:171.210:58 AM1.96:028:07First Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:243.36:426.11:160.411:57 AM2.16:038:07Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed8:293.67:316.62:08-0.312:552.26:048:06Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu9:203.98:217.02:56-0.91:512.26:048:05Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:064.19:097.13:41-1.32:452.16:058:05Full Moon26Fri
27Sat10:504.39:577.14:26-1.53:382.06:068:04Full Moon27Sat
28Sun11:344.410:456.85:09-1.44:301.96:078:03Full Moon28Sun
29Mon12:194.55:53-1.25:251.96:078:02Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:044.76:35-0.86:241.96:088:02Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed12:255.61:504.77:17-0.27:281.96:098:01Waning Gibbous31Wed
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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