Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 11:22 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 53m at 4:14 pm (4.9 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 - Sep 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:184.11:155.76:421.78:230.76:327:24Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:363.52:105.57:232.39:500.86:337:23First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:303.33:195.28:172.811:190.76:337:21First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:323.44:415.110:033.16:347:20First Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:373.75:545.212:290.511:51 AM3.06:357:19First Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:143.96:525.31:230.312:552.86:357:17Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:404.17:395.42:040.31:412.46:367:16Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:014.38:195.42:380.22:182.16:377:15Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:214.58:545.43:060.32:501.86:377:13Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:414.79:265.33:300.43:221.56:387:12Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:014.99:595.13:520.63:531.36:397:10Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:235.010:324.94:130.84:271.16:407:09Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:465.211:084.54:351.15:031.06:407:08Full Moon13Sun
14Mon11:105.311:494.14:571.45:431.06:417:06Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:385.35:201.86:291.06:427:05Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:383.712:105.35:432.27:241.06:427:03Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:443.312:525.26:072.58:351.16:437:02Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:273.11:505.26:362.910:060.96:447:00Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:483.23:105.17:513.211:270.66:456:59Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:443.54:415.210:173.26:456:58Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:153.95:555.512:240.311:50 AM2.86:466:56Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:444.36:575.81:100.012:542.26:476:55Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:144.87:535.91:51-0.21:481.56:476:53Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:465.38:455.92:29-0.12:390.86:486:52Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:185.89:355.73:040.03:280.36:496:51New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:526.110:255.33:390.44:16-0.16:506:49New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:276.311:174.94:140.85:06-0.36:506:48New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:056.34:481.35:58-0.26:516:46Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:144.411:45 AM6.15:241.96:540.06:526:45Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:193.912:295.86:022.47:570.36:526:44Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 7:48 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 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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