Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 3:11 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 18m at 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 - Jul 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:204.06:37-1.45:512.45:508:15Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:104.27:22-1.06:572.55:508:15Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:535.53:004.38:07-0.48:132.55:518:15Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:524.73:514.68:510.29:462.35:518:14First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:023.94:404.89:360.811:201.95:528:14First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:333.35:255.010:211.55:528:14First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:143.06:065.212:361.311:07 AM2.05:538:14First Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:513.06:445.41:350.811:52 AM2.45:538:14Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:023.27:215.62:220.312:362.75:548:13Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:483.37:575.73:010.01:192.85:558:13Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:233.48:335.93:36-0.32:002.95:558:13Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:533.59:076.04:09-0.42:392.85:568:12Full Moon12Wed
13Thu11:223.69:406.04:41-0.53:172.85:568:12Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:533.610:136.05:13-0.63:542.75:578:12Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:253.75:45-0.64:332.75:588:11Full Moon15Sat
16Sun12:583.86:17-0.55:162.65:588:11Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:313.96:48-0.36:072.65:598:10Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:015.22:064.17:190.07:072.66:008:10Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:474.62:424.47:500.58:202.46:008:09Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:454.03:234.78:241.09:532.16:018:09Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:083.34:105.19:021.511:271.46:028:08Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:073.05:015.69:522.06:028:07Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:563.05:546.012:400.610:55 AM2.46:038:07Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:193.36:486.51:40-0.112:022.66:048:06Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:133.67:426.82:31-0.81:062.66:048:05Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:563.88:347.13:19-1.22:072.56:058:05New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:364.09:237.24:03-1.53:022.36:068:04New Moon27Thu
28Fri11:154.210:117.04:46-1.53:552.16:078:03New Moon28Fri
29Sat11:554.310:586.65:27-1.34:482.06:078:02New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:344.56:06-0.95:421.96:088:02Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon1:144.66:43-0.46:401.96:098:01Waxing 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 1:01 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 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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