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 4h 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 - Jan 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:084.111:03 AM5.25:102.16:06-0.47:054:59Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:524.311:57 AM4.66:152.16:460.17:055:00Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:394.51:033.97:331.97:300.67:055:01Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:324.82:323.39:101.68:221.17:055:01Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:295.24:193.010:411.09:251.57:055:02Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:265.55:543.111:500.210:321.87:055:03Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:205.97:083.312:48-0.47:055:04Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:126.28:033.61:37-0.97:055:05Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:016.48:473.812:342.02:21-1.37:055:06Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:466.59:274.01:271.93:02-1.47:055:07New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:296.410:044.12:151.93:40-1.37:055:07New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:106.210:424.23:001.84:16-1.27:055:08New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:495.811:194.23:441.84:51-0.87:055:09Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:285.311:564.24:291.85:24-0.47:055:10Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:074.75:171.95:550.17:045:11Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:344.311:49 AM4.06:102.06:250.67:045:12Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:144.312:383.47:132.06:561.17:045:13First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:584.31:492.88:422.07:291.67:035:14First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:504.43:512.510:281.68:152.07:035:15First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:464.55:582.511:401.29:262.37:035:16First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:404.77:132.812:310.77:025:17First Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:285.07:513.01:100.27:025:18Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:125.38:183.31:44-0.37:015:19Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:525.68:443.512:282.32:16-0.67:015:20Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:315.99:123.71:132.12:47-0.97:005:21Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:106.19:413.91:561.93:18-1.17:005:22Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:486.110:134.22:381.63:49-1.16:595:23Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:295.910:474.43:231.44:22-1.06:595:24Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:125.611:244.64:111.24:56-0.76:585:25Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:005.05:051.15:32-0.26:575:26Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:044.811:54 AM4.36:061.16:090.36:565:27Waning 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 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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