Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:51 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 58m at 8:20 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Oct 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:254.67:285.51:44-0.21:382.36:536:42Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:514.88:155.52:23-0.12:221.86:546:41Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:155.08:575.42:560.13:011.46:556:39Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:375.19:355.23:230.43:361.16:566:38New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:595.210:114.93:470.74:100.96:566:36New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:205.310:484.54:071.14:430.76:576:35New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:405.411:284.24:271.55:190.76:586:34New Moon7Fri
8Sat11:015.44:461.95:570.76:596:32Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:143.811:23 AM5.35:042.36:410.86:596:31Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:113.411:48 AM5.15:192.77:330.97:006:30Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:353.212:204.95:163.08:431.07:016:29Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:084.710:151.07:026:27First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:314.511:290.87:036:26First Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:413.84:264.510:523.67:036:25First Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:374.05:434.812:200.512:083.27:046:23First Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:484.36:425.01:000.212:562.67:056:22Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:064.77:345.31:350.11:391.97:066:21Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:295.18:235.32:070.12:221.27:076:20Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:555.69:125.32:390.33:060.57:086:19Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:246.110:025.13:100.53:52-0.17:086:17Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:566.510:564.73:431.04:40-0.67:096:16Full Moon21Fri
22Sat10:316.711:564.34:161.45:32-0.87:106:15Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:116.74:522.06:30-0.87:116:14Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:063.911:56 AM6.45:322.57:33-0.67:126:13Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:313.612:506.06:213.08:46-0.37:136:12Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:213.71:595.57:353.310:07-0.17:146:11Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:484.03:275.09:423.411:200.07:146:10Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:384.34:594.811:343.07:156:09Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:144.66:134.812:170.112:432.47:166:07Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:444.97:134.71:030.21:341.97:176:06Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon8:105.18:034.61:410.52:171.37:186:06Waning Crescent31Mon
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 12:05 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 93% 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 (93% 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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