Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 9:47 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6m at 3:31 pm (4.5 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 - Sep 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:364.810:305.14:260.54:251.46:327:25Full Moon1Wed
2Thu11:004.911:044.84:480.85:001.36:327:23Full Moon2Thu
3Fri11:255.011:404.45:111.15:381.36:337:22Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:525.05:341.56:201.36:347:20Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:214.012:215.05:581.97:091.46:357:19Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:123.512:554.96:212.28:101.56:357:18Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:273.11:404.86:442.69:371.56:367:16Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:443.02:454.87:122.911:121.36:377:15Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:543.24:114.89:033.26:377:14Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:223.55:265.112:150.911:07 AM3.16:387:12Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:453.86:275.51:010.512:182.76:397:11Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:094.27:205.81:400.11:122.26:397:09Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:374.68:106.02:16-0.12:021.66:407:08Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:065.18:586.12:50-0.22:491.06:417:06New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:385.59:465.93:24-0.13:370.56:427:05New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:125.910:355.63:590.24:260.16:427:04New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:496.211:285.14:340.55:18-0.16:437:02Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:296.35:111.06:15-0.16:447:01Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:274.512:146.25:511.67:170.06:446:59Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:364.01:055.96:352.18:280.36:456:58Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:013.62:085.67:292.69:520.46:466:57First Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:503.63:275.28:523.011:140.46:476:55First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:173.84:535.110:523.06:476:54First Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:114.16:065.112:190.312:162.76:486:52Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:494.47:055.21:110.31:132.36:496:51Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:184.67:535.21:520.41:591.96:496:49Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:434.88:345.12:260.52:361.56:506:48Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:065.09:115.02:540.73:101.26:516:47Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:275.29:464.83:190.93:411.06:526:45Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:505.310:204.63:411.24:120.86:526:44Full Moon30Thu
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 6:39 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 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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