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 (tomorrow) : 2:45 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 12m at 6:58 pm (5.5 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 - Mar 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:515.77:553.71:19-1.16:255:55Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:486.08:284.012:332.02:02-1.56:245:56Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:406.39:014.41:281.52:41-1.66:235:57New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:286.39:354.62:181.13:19-1.46:225:58New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:156.010:104.93:070.73:55-1.16:205:58New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:025.610:465.03:560.54:30-0.66:195:59New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:514.911:235.04:470.45:040.06:186:00Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:444.26:410.46:380.77:167:01Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:025.01:453.47:400.57:101.47:157:02Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:434.83:102.98:520.77:442.07:147:03First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:334.55:402.710:280.78:322.67:127:03First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:404.37:413.011:570.510:442.97:117:04First Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:024.38:243.31:010.27:107:05First Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:124.48:493.512:252.81:480.07:087:06Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:074.69:093.71:212.52:26-0.27:077:07Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:514.89:263.82:012.22:56-0.37:057:07Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:295.09:444.02:341.83:23-0.37:047:08Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:045.110:044.23:041.53:47-0.37:037:09Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:375.110:254.33:351.24:10-0.27:017:10Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:104.910:484.54:080.94:330.07:007:11Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:454.711:114.74:440.74:570.36:597:11Full Moon21Sat
22Sun11:244.311:374.85:230.55:210.76:577:12Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:093.96:070.45:471.16:567:13Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:074.91:043.46:570.46:131.66:547:14Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:425.02:202.97:590.46:422.16:537:15Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:284.94:202.79:200.37:232.56:527:15Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:324.86:263.010:530.19:082.86:507:16Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:024.87:213.312:07-0.36:497:17Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:305.07:553.71:04-0.76:487:18Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:405.28:264.112:412.31:51-0.96:467:18Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:405.58:564.61:401.62:33-1.06:457:19Waning Crescent31Tue
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 10:51 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 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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