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 1h 11m 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 - May 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:134.84:483.89:44-0.29:532.56:087:43Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:334.35:494.110:510.111:332.26:077:43Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:004.06:354.311:490.36:067:44Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:153.87:124.612:431.712:370.66:057:45Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:193.87:434.91:361.21:170.86:047:46Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:123.88:115.12:190.81:511.16:037:46Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:573.78:375.32:560.42:201.36:027:47Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:373.79:025.43:290.12:461.56:017:48New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:143.69:285.54:00-0.13:131.76:007:49New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:523.69:555.54:32-0.33:401.96:007:50New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:333.510:235.55:05-0.34:092.15:597:50New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:173.45:41-0.34:402.35:587:51Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:053.36:20-0.35:142.55:577:52Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:593.37:02-0.25:562.65:567:53Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:075.02:593.37:480.06:552.85:567:53Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:564.74:003.58:380.18:162.85:557:54First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:584.34:523.89:340.310:012.65:547:55First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:213.95:334.210:300.511:312.15:547:56First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:543.86:114.711:220.65:537:56First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:133.76:495.312:351.312:090.85:527:57Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:233.87:275.81:300.512:541.05:527:58Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:253.98:086.32:20-0.31:391.25:517:59Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:214.08:496.73:09-0.92:251.35:517:59Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:154.19:326.83:56-1.43:101.55:508:00Full Moon24Tue
25Wed11:084.110:166.84:44-1.63:571.75:508:01Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:024.05:33-1.64:461.95:498:01Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:584.06:22-1.45:402.25:498:02Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:564.07:13-1.06:422.45:488:03Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:455.42:554.08:04-0.67:542.55:488:03Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:434.73:574.28:57-0.19:262.55:478:04Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:534.14:544.49:520.411:062.25:478:05Third Quarter31Tue
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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