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 2h 43m 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 - Nov 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:234.95:074.611:271.911:330.56:185:05Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:045.36:134.512:241.26:195:04Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:415.67:104.512:180.71:130.76:205:04Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:145.88:004.412:571.01:560.36:215:03Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:466.08:444.31:311.32:350.06:225:02Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:166.09:274.22:031.63:11-0.26:235:01Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:456.010:094.02:331.93:47-0.26:245:00Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:145.910:533.93:022.24:23-0.16:254:59Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:435.711:413.73:322.45:010.06:264:58Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:145.44:052.65:410.26:274:58Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:343.610:49 AM5.14:432.96:250.46:284:57Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:353.611:29 AM4.75:323.17:140.76:294:56Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:473.612:214.36:433.28:110.96:304:56Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:513.81:344.08:293.29:101.06:304:55Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:344.13:103.710:152.810:041.16:314:54Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:074.44:323.711:162.310:481.26:324:54Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:364.85:373.812:021.66:334:53Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:055.26:343.912:431.06:344:53Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:365.77:264.112:051.31:240.36:354:52Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:096.18:154.212:431.42:04-0.36:364:52Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:456.59:034.21:221.62:47-0.86:374:51New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:236.89:534.22:031.73:31-1.16:384:51New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:056.810:464.22:461.84:18-1.36:394:50New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:496.711:424.23:322.05:08-1.26:404:50Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:396.34:252.26:00-1.06:414:50Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:424.211:35 AM5.85:282.46:55-0.66:424:49Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:454.312:395.26:442.57:54-0.26:434:49First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:514.51:574.58:212.58:560.26:444:49First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:524.83:274.010:032.19:570.66:454:49First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:445.14:543.811:201.510:511.06:454:48First Quarter30Thu
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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