Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 11m at 5:08 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:08 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jun 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:573.16:034.511:011.35:478:06First Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:183.16:334.912:531.611:42 AM1.65:468:07Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:283.17:045.31:380.912:201.85:468:07Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:263.27:375.72:180.312:592.05:468:08Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:153.48:126.12:56-0.21:382.15:468:08Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:003.58:496.43:35-0.72:202.25:468:09Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:453.69:296.64:15-1.13:032.25:468:09Full Moon7Thu
8Fri11:303.710:126.64:57-1.33:492.35:468:10Full Moon8Fri
9Sat12:183.85:41-1.44:392.35:458:10Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:063.96:26-1.35:362.35:458:11Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:564.17:12-1.16:422.45:458:11Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:435.52:484.37:59-0.78:002.35:458:12Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:464.83:414.68:47-0.19:342.15:458:12Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:034.14:345.09:380.411:111.65:468:12Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:373.55:245.410:321.05:468:13Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:113.36:115.812:280.911:26 AM1.55:468:13Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:373.36:566.01:310.212:171.95:468:13Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:473.47:406.22:24-0.31:072.15:468:13Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:403.58:216.33:09-0.71:542.35:468:14Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:243.69:006.33:50-0.82:382.45:468:14New Moon20Wed
21Thu11:043.79:376.24:28-0.93:192.55:478:14New Moon21Thu
22Fri11:413.710:126.05:04-0.83:582.55:478:14New Moon22Fri
23Sat12:183.75:38-0.74:372.55:478:14New Moon23Sat
24Sun12:543.86:11-0.55:192.65:488:15Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:303.86:43-0.26:062.65:488:15Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:083.97:130.16:592.65:488:15Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:364.52:474.07:440.58:032.65:498:15Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu1:223.93:284.28:160.99:282.55:498:15First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:223.44:114.48:501.311:072.15:498:15First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:592.94:544.79:311.75:508:15First Quarter30Sat
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 8:08 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 95% 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 Waning Gibbous (95% 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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