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 6h 39m 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 - Jun 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:263.610:076.64:51-1.33:462.25:478:06New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:153.75:35-1.44:332.35:468:06New Moon2Tue
3Wed1:063.86:22-1.35:282.45:468:07Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu1:583.97:10-1.16:332.45:468:07Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:365.62:534.17:58-0.87:502.45:468:08Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:385.03:484.48:48-0.39:232.25:468:08First Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:534.34:414.89:410.211:011.75:458:09First Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:233.75:305.210:360.75:458:09First Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:543.46:155.612:191.111:28 AM1.25:458:10Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:183.36:585.91:230.412:171.65:458:10Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu8:303.47:406.12:16-0.21:041.95:458:11Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:273.58:196.23:03-0.61:492.25:458:11Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:143.68:576.33:44-0.92:322.35:458:12Full Moon13Sat
14Sun10:563.69:346.24:23-0.93:122.45:458:12Full Moon14Sun
15Mon11:363.610:096.05:00-0.93:502.55:458:12Full Moon15Mon
16Tue12:153.65:36-0.84:282.65:458:13Full Moon16Tue
17Wed12:543.76:11-0.65:092.65:468:13Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:323.76:45-0.35:552.75:468:13Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri2:123.87:190.06:492.75:468:13Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:334.62:543.97:520.37:532.75:468:14Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:184.03:374.18:270.79:182.65:468:14Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:173.54:204.39:041.111:002.35:478:14Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:493.05:014.69:461.55:478:14Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:372.85:405.012:141.710:34 AM1.95:478:14Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:052.96:195.41:081.111:25 AM2.15:478:15Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:143.17:005.91:540.412:152.35:488:15Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:053.37:436.32:35-0.21:052.45:488:15Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:473.58:276.73:15-0.81:562.35:488:15Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:273.79:126.93:56-1.22:472.35:498:15New Moon29Mon
30Tue11:083.99:576.94:37-1.43:382.15:498:15New Moon30Tue
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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