Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 50m at 4:21 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:52 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jun 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:493.76:01-1.74:522.55:478:06Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri1:523.76:56-1.55:512.75:478:06Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:096.22:573.77:51-1.27:042.85:468:07Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:095.64:023.98:49-0.88:332.85:468:07First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:174.94:584.29:47-0.310:202.65:468:08First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:374.25:444.610:420.211:492.05:468:08First Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:033.86:224.911:310.65:468:09First Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:233.56:565.212:561.412:121.15:468:10Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:373.37:265.41:510.812:481.65:458:10Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:413.37:555.62:350.31:201.95:458:10Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:333.38:235.83:14-0.11:492.35:458:11Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:183.38:515.83:49-0.32:192.55:458:11Full Moon12Mon
13Tue11:003.49:205.94:22-0.52:502.65:458:12Full Moon13Tue
14Wed11:413.49:505.84:56-0.63:222.75:458:12Full Moon14Wed
15Thu12:233.45:31-0.63:552.85:468:12Full Moon15Thu
16Fri1:073.46:08-0.54:312.95:468:13Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:523.46:47-0.45:123.05:468:13Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun2:383.57:26-0.36:053.15:468:13Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:135.13:233.68:05-0.17:153.15:468:14Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:014.74:053.98:450.28:433.05:468:14Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:024.24:414.29:270.510:272.65:478:14Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:263.65:164.710:110.911:501.95:478:14Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:073.35:515.210:561.25:478:14Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:383.26:295.812:531.011:42 AM1.65:478:15Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:573.37:106.41:470.112:291.95:488:15Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:033.57:546.82:37-0.71:182.25:488:15Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:593.68:417.13:26-1.32:092.35:488:15New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:513.79:297.24:13-1.73:022.45:498:15New Moon28Wed
29Thu11:413.810:177.15:01-1.83:552.45:498:15New Moon29Thu
30Fri12:313.95:49-1.74:502.45:508:15Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 7:36 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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