Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 8:15 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 39m at 2:52 pm (4.2 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 - Oct 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:543.73:435.29:182.911:180.36:536:43First Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:064.05:085.211:062.76:536:42First Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:564.46:195.312:190.212:232.26:546:40Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:374.87:195.41:100.11:221.76:556:39Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:135.28:135.41:530.12:121.16:566:38Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:465.59:005.32:320.32:570.76:566:36Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:185.79:455.13:070.63:390.46:576:35Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:485.810:284.83:390.94:190.26:586:34Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:195.811:114.54:091.34:580.26:596:32Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:495.711:574.24:381.75:380.37:006:31Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:205.55:082.16:210.57:006:30Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:493.911:53 AM5.35:392.47:080.77:016:28Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:493.612:305.06:142.88:030.97:026:27Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:083.41:174.67:003.19:111.17:036:26Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:553.52:244.38:173.310:291.27:046:25Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:033.73:564.210:303.211:321.17:046:23Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:394.05:174.211:532.97:056:22Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:054.36:184.412:181.012:432.47:066:21Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:294.67:094.512:550.91:231.97:076:20Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:544.97:554.71:280.92:001.47:086:18Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:195.38:394.81:590.92:370.87:096:17Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:475.79:224.82:291.03:160.37:096:16New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:176.010:074.73:011.23:56-0.17:106:15New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:496.310:554.53:341.44:39-0.47:116:14New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:266.411:484.34:101.65:27-0.67:126:13New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:066.44:491.96:19-0.67:136:12Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:484.111:53 AM6.15:352.27:16-0.47:146:11Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:553.912:495.86:312.68:20-0.27:156:09Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:123.912:575.36:462.88:300.06:165:08First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:314.12:214.98:282.89:410.26:165:07First Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:344.53:504.710:132.410:420.46:175:06First 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 5:33 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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