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 1h 44m 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 - Nov 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:335.38:484.52:110.82:540.97:196:05Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:545.59:284.32:361.13:280.67:206:04New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:155.610:074.12:581.54:000.37:216:03New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:355.710:473.93:181.84:320.17:226:02New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:565.811:313.73:392.25:060.07:236:01New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:185.711:213.53:002.54:430.16:245:00Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:435.63:202.75:260.26:254:59Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:223.410:12 AM5.43:383.06:140.36:254:58Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:475.27:110.46:264:58Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:354.98:180.56:274:57Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:464.69:240.56:284:56First Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:193.92:254.39:153.510:180.46:294:56First Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:314.23:594.310:452.911:010.46:304:55First Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:514.65:124.311:402.211:390.56:314:54Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:155.16:154.412:281.36:324:54Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:435.77:144.412:150.71:150.46:334:53Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:146.38:114.412:511.02:01-0.46:344:53Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:486.79:064.31:271.32:48-1.06:354:52Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:257.010:034.12:051.73:36-1.46:364:52Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:057.111:053.92:442.04:28-1.56:374:51Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:486.93:262.45:22-1.46:384:51Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:123.810:36 AM6.54:152.76:20-1.16:394:50Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:253.711:32 AM6.05:153.07:21-0.76:404:50Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:453.812:365.36:363.28:27-0.36:414:49Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:554.11:544.78:273.29:300.16:424:49Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:464.43:234.210:152.710:260.46:424:49Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:254.74:443.911:272.111:110.76:434:49Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:575.05:543.812:221.56:444:48Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:255.26:543.71:071.06:454:48Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:505.57:463.612:201.51:460.56:464:48Waning Crescent30Wed
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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