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 : 8:27 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 36m at 1:36 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Dec 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:236.88:514.112:551.62:32-1.26:474:48New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:067.19:424.21:421.73:19-1.56:474:48New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:507.110:344.22:301.94:06-1.66:484:48New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:366.911:284.23:192.04:55-1.56:494:48Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:256.44:132.25:44-1.26:504:48Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:234.211:18 AM5.85:132.36:34-0.76:514:48Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:204.312:165.16:232.47:25-0.26:524:48Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:204.41:234.37:502.58:190.46:524:48First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:194.62:473.79:332.29:160.96:534:48First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:134.84:203.310:581.710:101.36:544:48First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:585.05:453.212:021.26:554:49First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:385.36:553.312:510.76:554:49Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:145.47:493.41:320.36:564:49Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:475.68:303.512:202.12:070.06:574:49Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:195.79:063.612:562.32:39-0.36:574:50Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:495.89:393.61:302.33:10-0.46:584:50Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:205.910:133.62:032.43:40-0.56:594:50Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:515.810:493.72:372.44:12-0.66:594:51Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:225.711:263.73:132.44:44-0.57:004:51Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:565.53:522.55:18-0.47:004:52Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:053.810:32 AM5.24:362.55:52-0.27:014:52Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:453.911:14 AM4.85:302.66:280.17:014:53Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:284.012:044.36:352.67:070.47:024:53Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:144.31:113.77:592.47:510.87:024:54Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:034.62:463.29:381.98:431.27:034:54Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:535.04:313.010:591.29:421.57:034:55Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:425.55:573.112:000.47:034:55Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:306.07:073.412:53-0.47:044:56Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:196.48:023.61:41-1.07:044:57Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:076.88:503.912:361.92:26-1.57:044:57New Moon30Fri
31Sat7:546.99:334.11:301.83:10-1.77:044:58New Moon31Sat
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 5:01 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 71% 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 Waning Gibbous (71% 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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