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 : 9:04 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 11m at 2:53 am (3.4 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 - Nov 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:103.81:554.38:243.39:380.86:195:05First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:574.13:254.010:193.010:310.96:205:04First Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:294.34:413.911:242.511:131.16:215:03First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:554.65:433.912:102.06:225:02Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:194.96:353.912:481.46:235:01Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:425.27:224.012:181.41:230.96:245:00Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:075.58:044.012:461.61:560.56:254:59Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:325.88:454.01:131.82:300.16:254:59Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:596.09:273.91:412.03:05-0.26:264:58Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:286.210:123.82:112.23:42-0.56:274:57Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:016.311:013.72:432.44:24-0.66:284:56Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:376.211:563.63:172.55:10-0.66:294:56Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:196.03:582.75:59-0.56:304:55Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:563.611:09 AM5.74:512.96:52-0.36:314:54Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:013.712:095.36:043.07:50-0.16:324:54Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:044.01:244.87:413.08:500.26:334:53Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:574.42:554.39:312.69:470.56:344:53Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:414.94:244.110:541.810:390.86:354:52Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:215.45:424.011:571.011:251.16:364:52Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:595.96:504.012:510.26:374:51Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:386.37:514.012:081.41:40-0.46:384:51Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:166.68:444.012:501.72:25-0.96:394:50New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:536.79:344.01:302.03:09-1.16:404:50New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:316.610:233.92:102.23:51-1.16:414:50New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:096.411:133.82:492.44:34-1.06:424:49New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:466.13:302.65:17-0.76:424:49Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:033.810:26 AM5.74:132.86:00-0.46:434:49Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:553.711:07 AM5.25:022.96:440.06:444:49Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:503.711:52 AM4.66:033.07:280.46:454:48Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:463.912:484.17:243.18:150.76:464:48First Quarter30Mon
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 5:58 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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