Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 08m at 11:22 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:47 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Mar 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:325.18:433.91:301.82:25-0.36:265:55Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:055.19:024.12:021.52:49-0.36:255:56New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:375.09:234.32:331.23:10-0.16:245:56New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:094.89:454.53:061.03:320.16:225:57New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:434.610:094.73:410.83:540.36:215:58New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:194.210:344.84:180.64:170.76:205:59Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:593.711:034.95:000.64:401.16:196:00Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:493.311:375.05:490.65:031.56:176:01Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:572.86:480.65:271.96:166:01Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:214.92:512.58:070.65:562.36:156:02First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:224.99:450.36:136:03First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:484.96:153.011:01-0.19:472.66:126:04First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:155.06:463.411:57-0.511:172.26:116:05Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:265.37:163.912:43-0.86:096:05Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:265.57:464.412:221.61:23-0.96:086:06Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:205.78:174.81:161.02:00-0.96:066:07Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:115.68:495.32:060.42:35-0.66:056:08Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:595.39:235.52:54-0.13:09-0.36:046:09Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:474.99:575.73:41-0.43:410.26:026:09Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:374.310:325.64:30-0.54:140.86:016:10Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:313.811:105.45:21-0.44:461.36:006:11Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:333.36:16-0.15:181.85:586:12Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:542.97:190.25:532.35:576:13Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:404.74:112.88:390.46:402.75:556:13Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:474.35:563.110:060.48:542.95:546:14Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:194.16:353.311:130.410:592.75:536:15Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:404.26:583.512:030.25:516:16Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:404.37:173.812:410.25:506:16Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:294.47:354.012:401.91:120.25:486:17Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:104.57:544.31:151.51:380.25:476:18Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:474.58:144.61:481.02:010.45:466:19Waning Crescent31Tue
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 2:04 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (50% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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