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 1h 51m 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 - Dec 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:374.02:043.69:182.99:051.16:474:48First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:184.33:413.210:472.49:521.46:484:48First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:524.65:063.111:451.810:341.76:494:48First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:234.96:173.212:291.26:504:48Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:535.37:163.31:080.66:504:48Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:245.68:033.41:430.16:514:48Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:575.98:463.512:272.22:19-0.46:524:48Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:316.29:263.61:052.32:55-0.86:534:48Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:086.510:083.71:452.33:33-1.06:534:48Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:466.610:523.72:262.44:14-1.26:544:48Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:286.511:383.83:102.44:56-1.26:554:49Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:136.24:012.45:39-1.06:564:49Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:253.911:03 AM5.85:002.46:24-0.76:564:49Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:154.112:005.16:112.47:10-0.36:574:49Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:074.41:094.47:362.37:590.36:584:50Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:014.82:373.79:171.98:520.86:584:50Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:535.24:173.310:461.29:481.36:594:50Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:425.65:503.211:550.510:431.76:594:51Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:296.07:083.312:52-0.27:004:51Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:146.28:093.51:41-0.77:014:52Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:586.48:563.612:272.22:24-1.17:014:52Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:396.49:383.71:152.33:04-1.27:024:53New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:186.410:163.81:592.43:42-1.27:024:53New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:566.210:543.82:402.44:18-1.07:024:54New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:325.911:313.83:202.44:53-0.87:034:55New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:075.54:012.45:26-0.57:034:55Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:073.810:42 AM5.14:452.55:58-0.27:044:56Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:453.911:19 AM4.55:352.56:290.27:044:56Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:244.012:004.06:352.57:000.77:044:57Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:064.112:533.37:532.57:331.17:044:58First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:514.22:222.89:432.28:161.67:054:59First Quarter31Thu
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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