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 0m 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 - Oct 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:083.53:104.48:363.411:281.16:536:42Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:133.74:414.411:103.46:546:41Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:444.05:524.612:270.912:233.16:556:40Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:064.26:464.81:120.71:082.76:556:38Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:254.47:315.01:480.51:442.36:566:37Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:444.68:115.22:180.42:171.96:576:35Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:054.88:495.32:450.42:501.56:586:34Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:285.19:275.33:120.53:251.16:586:33New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:525.410:075.13:380.64:020.76:596:31New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:185.610:504.84:050.94:420.47:006:30New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:475.811:394.54:341.25:270.27:016:29Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:205.95:051.66:180.17:026:28Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:374.111:59 AM5.85:392.17:170.17:026:26Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:493.712:475.76:202.58:260.27:036:25Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:213.51:495.47:163.09:480.27:046:24First Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:073.73:135.28:503.211:070.17:056:23First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:174.04:455.110:543.17:066:21First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:024.46:015.212:10-0.112:172.67:076:20Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:394.87:055.31:02-0.11:162.07:076:19Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:125.28:015.31:46-0.12:061.37:086:18Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:435.58:515.32:240.12:510.87:096:17Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:135.79:375.02:590.43:330.47:106:15Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:425.910:214.83:300.84:130.27:116:14Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:115.911:074.43:591.34:530.07:126:13Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:395.811:564.14:271.75:340.17:126:12Full Moon25Fri
26Sat11:075.74:552.26:170.27:136:11Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:513.811:36 AM5.45:232.67:030.47:146:10Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:583.512:095.15:533.07:570.67:156:09Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:333.412:504.76:313.39:040.87:166:08Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:433.61:494.47:483.510:210.97:176:07Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:303.83:244.110:323.511:250.87:186:06Third Quarter31Thu
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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