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 1h 10m 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 - Oct 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:125.410:564.44:021.54:450.76:536:42Full Moon1Fri
2Sat10:365.411:354.14:251.75:200.66:546:41Full Moon2Sat
3Sun11:015.44:492.16:000.76:556:40Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:213.811:30 AM5.35:132.46:460.86:556:38Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:183.512:055.25:372.77:410.96:566:37Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed2:353.312:505.06:052.98:501.06:576:36Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:333.31:524.86:573.210:110.96:586:34Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:543.53:204.79:043.311:190.76:586:33Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:273.84:504.811:023.06:596:32Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:554.26:015.012:090.512:122.47:006:30Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:234.77:025.212:520.41:071.77:016:29Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:535.27:575.31:300.41:561.07:026:28Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:265.88:505.32:070.42:440.37:026:26Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:006.39:425.22:440.63:32-0.37:036:25New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:366.610:344.93:210.94:20-0.77:046:24New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:156.811:294.63:591.35:11-0.87:056:23New Moon16Sat
17Sun10:566.74:381.76:04-0.87:066:21Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:304.211:41 AM6.45:212.27:02-0.57:066:20Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:383.912:335.96:112.68:05-0.27:076:19Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:573.81:345.47:152.99:160.27:086:18First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:273.92:504.98:473.110:290.47:096:17First Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:394.14:184.510:472.911:330.67:106:16First Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:284.45:384.412:082.57:116:14First Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:044.66:434.412:230.71:042.07:126:13Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:334.97:364.31:040.91:491.57:126:12Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:585.18:214.31:381.12:261.17:136:11Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:225.39:024.22:061.32:590.77:146:10Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:455.59:394.22:311.63:300.47:156:09Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:095.710:164.12:561.84:010.27:166:08Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:345.810:553.93:202.04:330.17:176:07Full Moon30Sat
31Sun9:005.810:383.82:462.24:090.06:185:06Full Moon31Sun
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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