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 4m at 8:27 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:315.42:473.28:03-0.37:082.35:456:19Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:414.94:263.39:25-0.18:562.55:446:20Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:074.66:353.611:40-0.111:432.36:427:21Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:314.57:224.012:39-0.16:417:21Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:404.57:584.312:541.81:270.06:407:22Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:374.58:274.51:471.42:060.16:387:23Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:244.58:534.72:301.02:390.36:377:24Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:054.49:174.93:070.63:060.56:367:25Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:424.29:415.03:400.43:300.86:347:25New Moon9Sat
10Sun10:174.110:045.14:110.23:531.16:337:26New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:543.910:295.24:430.14:171.36:327:27New Moon11Mon
12Tue11:323.710:545.15:160.04:411.66:307:28New Moon12Tue
13Wed12:153.45:530.05:071.96:297:28Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:053.26:340.15:342.16:287:29Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri2:073.07:220.36:042.46:277:30Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:324.73:332.98:180.46:472.76:257:31Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:224.45:103.09:260.58:162.96:247:31First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:334.26:013.310:380.510:232.76:237:32First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:064.16:333.711:360.411:502.36:227:33First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:284.17:034.112:230.36:207:34First Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:364.37:344.712:491.61:040.26:197:35Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:354.58:065.21:400.91:420.36:187:35Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:304.68:405.72:270.12:210.46:177:36Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:224.69:176.23:14-0.52:590.66:167:37Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:144.59:556.44:01-1.03:380.96:157:38Full Moon25Mon
26Tue11:074.310:366.54:50-1.34:191.26:137:39Full Moon26Tue
27Wed12:054.05:42-1.45:031.66:127:39Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:063.86:36-1.25:521.96:117:40Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:115.92:143.67:33-0.96:512.36:107:41Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:075.43:313.68:36-0.68:062.56:097:42Third Quarter30Sat
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 11:59 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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