Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:09 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 20m at 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 - Sep 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:474.48:096.42:26-0.51:551.86:327:24Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:194.98:596.53:03-0.62:471.36:337:22Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:525.39:476.33:39-0.63:370.86:347:21Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:265.710:375.84:14-0.34:280.46:347:20Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:035.911:295.34:500.25:200.26:357:18Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:426.05:250.76:170.26:367:17Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:264.612:246.06:021.47:180.46:377:15Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:324.01:115.86:412.08:300.66:377:14Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:583.52:085.47:252.69:580.76:387:13Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:023.43:215.28:313.011:250.76:397:11Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:433.64:455.010:333.26:397:10Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed7:363.95:585.112:320.512:053.06:407:08Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu8:104.16:555.21:230.41:032.66:417:07Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:354.37:415.32:020.31:472.36:417:06Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:564.48:205.32:340.42:231.96:427:04Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:154.68:555.33:000.52:551.66:437:03Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:354.89:295.13:230.63:271.36:447:01New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:555.010:024.93:440.83:591.16:447:00New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:175.210:374.74:051.14:330.96:456:58New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:395.311:154.44:261.45:090.86:466:57New Moon20Thu
21Fri11:035.411:584.04:491.75:500.86:466:56Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:315.45:112.06:380.86:476:54Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:513.612:055.45:342.47:340.96:486:53Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:033.312:495.35:592.78:470.96:496:51Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:533.11:515.16:343.010:140.86:496:50First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:513.33:175.08:153.211:280.56:506:49First Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:363.74:505.210:363.16:516:47First Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:074.16:035.412:220.212:022.66:516:46Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:374.57:045.61:070.01:031.96:526:44Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:085.18:005.71:48-0.11:561.26:536:43Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 2:38 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 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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