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 3h 41m 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 - Dec 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:295.46:093.712:200.96:464:48Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:095.77:133.71:100.36:474:48Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:455.98:053.812:211.61:520.06:484:48Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:196.08:483.812:591.92:30-0.36:494:48Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:516.09:283.81:342.13:04-0.46:504:48Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:216.010:053.82:062.23:37-0.56:514:48Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:515.910:443.72:382.34:09-0.46:514:48Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:215.711:233.73:102.54:42-0.46:524:48Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:525.53:462.65:16-0.26:534:48Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:063.710:25 AM5.24:262.75:520.06:544:48Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:503.711:02 AM4.85:142.86:290.26:544:49Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:383.811:45 AM4.46:132.97:090.56:554:49Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed2:283.912:393.97:302.97:530.86:564:49Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:174.11:583.49:132.68:421.16:574:49Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:014.53:413.210:392.19:351.46:574:50Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:404.95:093.211:371.410:271.66:584:50Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:195.36:203.312:260.66:584:50Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:585.87:203.51:11-0.16:594:51Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:406.38:113.812:051.81:54-0.87:004:51Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:236.78:584.012:541.82:37-1.37:004:51New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:076.99:454.11:431.83:21-1.67:014:52New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:527.010:334.22:331.84:06-1.77:014:52New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:396.811:224.33:251.84:52-1.67:024:53Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:296.34:201.85:38-1.27:024:53Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:134.411:23 AM5.75:221.96:25-0.87:034:54Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:064.612:224.96:332.07:13-0.27:034:55Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed2:024.71:324.17:581.98:050.57:034:55First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:014.83:013.49:371.79:031.07:044:56First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:585.04:403.111:031.210:031.57:044:57First Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:515.36:113.112:090.77:044:57Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:385.47:153.31:020.27:044:58Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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