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 3h 15m 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 - Dec 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:445.93:302.65:15-0.56:474:48Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:053.710:23 AM5.74:142.75:57-0.46:484:48Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:533.711:09 AM5.35:102.86:40-0.26:484:48Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:443.912:044.86:212.87:270.16:494:48Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun2:374.21:144.27:502.78:170.56:504:48Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:274.52:463.79:332.29:120.86:514:48Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:135.04:233.510:541.510:071.26:524:48Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:575.55:473.511:570.610:591.56:534:48Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:416.16:583.612:51-0.26:534:48Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:246.57:583.81:41-0.86:544:48Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:086.88:503.912:381.92:27-1.36:554:49New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:526.99:384.01:272.03:11-1.56:554:49New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:366.910:264.02:152.13:55-1.56:564:49New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:196.611:134.03:022.24:39-1.36:574:49New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:026.23:502.35:21-1.06:584:50Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:004.010:46 AM5.64:422.46:03-0.66:584:50Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:484.111:32 AM5.05:402.56:44-0.16:594:50Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:364.112:224.36:462.67:240.46:594:51Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:274.21:243.68:132.58:070.97:004:51First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:184.42:523.19:582.28:541.47:004:52First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:054.64:352.811:171.79:451.87:014:52First Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:474.86:062.912:131.27:014:53First Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:255.17:143.012:560.77:024:53Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:025.38:013.21:330.27:024:54Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:375.68:383.412:042.42:06-0.27:034:54Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:125.89:103.512:452.42:39-0.57:034:55Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:476.09:433.61:252.43:11-0.87:034:56Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:226.110:173.72:042.33:43-1.07:044:56Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:586.210:523.82:442.24:17-1.07:044:57Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:366.011:303.93:272.24:52-0.97:044:58Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:175.74:152.15:28-0.77:054:58Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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