Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 57m at 8:15 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Aug 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:364.51:474.87:050.87:571.96:098:00Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:333.92:344.97:411.39:191.76:097:59First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:523.43:315.28:261.710:531.36:107:59First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:403.14:355.59:272.16:117:58First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:183.25:385.812:090.810:45 AM2.36:127:57First Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:313.56:376.21:100.111:59 AM2.36:127:56Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:233.97:326.52:01-0.41:042.16:137:55Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:074.28:246.72:47-0.82:031.96:147:54Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:464.59:126.83:29-1.02:561.66:157:53Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:254.89:586.64:09-1.03:461.46:157:52Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:035.010:446.24:47-0.84:361.36:167:51Full Moon11Fri
12Sat11:425.111:305.65:25-0.45:271.26:177:50Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:235.26:020.16:201.36:187:49Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:195.01:045.16:380.67:171.46:187:47Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:124.31:485.07:141.28:231.66:197:46Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:163.72:384.97:511.89:491.66:207:45Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:453.23:384.88:372.311:221.46:217:44Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:463.14:464.89:472.76:217:43Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:183.35:485.012:331.111:17 AM2.86:227:42Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun8:083.56:405.21:250.812:242.86:237:41Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:403.77:245.42:050.61:142.66:237:39Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:043.98:045.62:380.31:542.46:247:38Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:274.18:405.73:080.22:312.16:257:37Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:514.39:145.83:350.13:061.96:267:36New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:164.59:485.74:010.13:421.66:267:34New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:424.710:245.54:270.24:191.46:277:33New Moon26Sat
27Sun11:114.911:025.24:540.35:001.36:287:32New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:425.111:454.85:230.65:461.26:287:30Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:165.25:541.06:391.26:297:29Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:364.312:575.36:271.47:401.26:307:28Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu1:393.81:465.37:051.88:561.16:317:27First Quarter31Thu
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 10:55 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 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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