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 4h 01m 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 - Feb 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:025.711:094.63:581.24:46-0.86:565:28Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:455.111:474.64:471.25:21-0.36:555:29Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:304.45:381.35:540.36:545:30Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:274.612:203.76:351.46:260.96:545:31Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:104.51:223.17:441.56:591.46:535:32First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:004.43:012.69:221.57:401.96:525:33First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:004.45:192.610:551.28:492.36:515:34First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:064.46:522.812:000.86:505:35First Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:044.67:333.112:470.46:495:36Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:544.98:003.31:240.06:485:37Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:365.18:233.512:222.21:55-0.36:475:38Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:155.48:453.71:042.02:23-0.56:465:39Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:515.59:103.91:411.82:50-0.66:455:39Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:265.69:364.12:181.53:17-0.76:445:40Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:015.510:044.42:561.33:45-0.66:435:41Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:385.310:344.63:361.14:14-0.46:425:42Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:185.011:074.74:190.94:44-0.16:415:43Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:044.511:454.95:090.85:170.36:405:44Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:573.96:050.85:520.86:395:45Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:284.91:053.37:120.86:321.36:385:46Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:215.02:422.88:390.77:251.86:375:47Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:295.04:372.810:140.48:482.26:365:48Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:465.16:033.111:27-0.110:272.26:355:49Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:585.36:593.512:25-0.56:335:50Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:015.67:403.91:13-0.96:325:51Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:555.88:154.212:461.61:55-1.06:315:51Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:445.88:484.51:371.22:33-1.06:305:52New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:285.79:204.72:230.93:07-0.86:285:53New Moon28Tue
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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