Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 34m at 9:47 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:53 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (61% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - May 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:094.27:075.012:281.612:330.26:087:43Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:174.27:445.51:260.71:160.46:077:44Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:184.38:216.02:180.01:570.76:067:44Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:144.38:586.33:06-0.72:380.96:057:45Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:074.29:376.53:54-1.13:181.26:047:46Full Moon5Wed
6Thu11:004.010:166.54:41-1.43:581.66:037:47Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:553.910:586.25:29-1.44:401.96:027:47Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:533.76:18-1.25:252.26:017:48Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:543.67:09-0.86:162.56:007:49Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:295.33:003.58:02-0.47:192.75:597:50Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:234.74:123.68:590.08:452.85:597:51Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:284.25:133.89:590.310:392.65:587:51Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:493.75:584.110:560.65:577:52Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:133.56:324.312:012.211:44 AM0.95:567:53Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:253.47:024.612:591.712:241.15:557:54Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:263.47:294.91:431.212:591.35:557:54Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:183.47:565.22:210.71:301.55:547:55Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:033.58:235.42:550.32:001.75:537:56Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:443.58:515.73:28-0.12:301.95:537:57New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:243.59:215.84:01-0.43:022.05:527:57New Moon20Thu
21Fri11:053.59:525.94:37-0.63:342.25:527:58New Moon21Fri
22Sat11:503.510:275.95:14-0.74:092.35:517:59New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:373.55:55-0.84:492.45:508:00Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:283.56:38-0.75:362.55:508:00Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:213.67:24-0.66:372.65:498:01Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:405.23:173.88:12-0.47:552.75:498:02Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:424.74:124.19:04-0.19:322.55:498:02First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:594.25:014.59:590.311:091.95:488:03First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:313.85:465.010:530.65:488:04First Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:583.66:285.612:231.211:45 AM0.95:478:04Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:163.67:106.01:230.412:331.25:478:05Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 12:20 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 61% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (61% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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