Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:16 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 20m at 10:02 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - May 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:484.28:535.72:520.22:320.66:077:44Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:384.09:205.93:34-0.33:011.16:067:44Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:263.89:485.94:15-0.63:281.56:057:45Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:153.610:155.94:55-0.73:541.96:047:46Full Moon4Sat
5Sun12:073.45:35-0.74:192.36:037:47Full Moon5Sun
6Mon1:053.26:18-0.54:442.66:027:48Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:133.17:04-0.35:082.86:017:48Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:550.06:007:49Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:284.78:540.26:007:50Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:234.36:213.410:000.39:083.35:597:51Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:424.06:353.710:580.411:243.05:587:51Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:193.86:503.911:430.55:577:52Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:373.77:074.312:262.412:200.65:567:53Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:403.77:274.71:111.812:510.85:567:54Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:373.77:505.11:521.11:211.05:557:54Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:303.78:155.62:300.51:501.25:547:55Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:213.78:446.03:09-0.22:211.55:547:56New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:113.79:166.43:50-0.82:551.85:537:57New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:043.69:536.64:34-1.23:302.15:527:57New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:023.55:22-1.44:092.35:527:58New Moon20Mon
21Tue1:053.46:14-1.44:542.65:517:59Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:123.47:09-1.35:512.85:518:00Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:166.03:223.58:07-1.17:072.95:508:00Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:195.54:273.89:08-0.88:462.95:508:01First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:334.95:194.210:09-0.410:382.55:498:02First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:004.46:014.611:040.05:498:02First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:264.06:385.112:031.911:53 AM0.45:488:03First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:443.77:135.51:091.112:340.85:488:04Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:553.67:455.82:030.41:121.35:488:04Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:573.58:176.02:50-0.11:461.75:478:05Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:513.58:486.13:32-0.52:192.15:478:06Full 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 1:39 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 100% 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 (100% 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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