Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 7h 39m at 2:45 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:46 am (3.5 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 - Jul 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:453.610:076.05:04-0.73:502.75:508:15New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:233.65:38-0.64:262.75:518:15New Moon2Thu
3Fri1:023.66:13-0.45:062.85:518:15Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:423.76:47-0.25:502.85:528:14Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:233.77:210.06:422.95:528:14Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:294.83:073.87:560.37:462.95:538:14Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:144.33:514.08:330.79:092.85:538:14First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:113.84:324.39:121.010:492.55:548:13First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:373.35:114.69:561.45:548:13First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:203.15:485.012:051.910:43 AM1.85:558:13First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:483.16:265.51:021.211:32 AM2.05:568:13Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:003.37:066.01:490.512:212.25:568:12Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:573.57:496.42:34-0.21:112.35:578:12Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:443.78:346.83:17-0.82:022.35:578:11Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:293.99:197.14:00-1.32:532.35:588:11Full Moon15Wed
16Thu11:134.010:067.14:44-1.53:452.25:598:10Full Moon16Thu
17Fri11:584.210:556.95:28-1.54:382.15:598:10Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:454.36:13-1.45:362.16:008:09Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:324.56:57-1.06:412.16:018:09Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:415.72:214.77:42-0.47:542.06:018:08Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:434.93:144.98:270.29:221.96:028:08Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:584.14:095.19:160.910:591.56:038:07Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:343.55:045.410:111.56:038:06Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:173.35:565.612:211.011:11 AM2.06:048:06Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:503.36:445.81:260.512:092.46:058:05Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:553.57:295.92:190.01:042.66:068:04Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:403.78:106.03:02-0.21:522.76:068:03Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:153.88:486.03:39-0.42:332.66:078:03Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:453.89:226.04:12-0.43:092.66:088:02New Moon29Wed
30Thu11:143.99:556.04:43-0.43:432.56:098:01New Moon30Thu
31Fri11:423.910:275.85:12-0.34:182.46:098:00New Moon31Fri
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 6:15 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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