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 2h 43m at 7:54 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:363.99:476.64:16-1.13:271.75:478:06Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:254.010:306.65:00-1.34:121.85:468:06Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:184.05:47-1.45:022.05:468:07Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:134.16:36-1.36:002.25:468:07Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:085.92:114.27:27-1.07:072.35:468:08Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:075.43:114.38:20-0.68:282.35:468:08Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:144.74:134.69:17-0.110:072.15:458:09Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:354.15:094.910:160.311:381.65:458:09Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:053.76:005.311:140.75:458:10Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:283.66:455.612:481.012:071.15:458:10Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:413.57:265.81:460.512:551.45:458:11Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:423.68:045.92:340.01:391.75:458:11Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:323.78:406.03:16-0.32:181.95:458:12Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:153.79:136.03:54-0.52:552.15:458:12New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:553.79:455.94:29-0.63:302.25:458:12New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:343.710:175.85:03-0.54:052.35:458:13New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:133.75:36-0.54:412.45:468:13New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:533.76:10-0.35:212.55:468:13Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:353.76:44-0.16:062.65:468:13Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:183.87:190.17:002.75:468:14Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:384.53:053.97:560.48:052.85:468:14Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:264.03:534.18:350.79:332.75:478:14First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:293.64:404.39:191.111:082.35:478:14First Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:013.25:214.710:091.45:478:14First Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:363.16:015.112:151.711:01 AM1.65:478:15First Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:533.26:405.61:081.011:52 AM1.85:488:15Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:573.47:216.01:540.412:411.95:488:15Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:513.68:046.42:37-0.31:301.95:498:15Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:383.88:486.83:20-0.82:201.95:498:15Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:244.19:336.94:02-1.23:101.85:498:15Full Moon30Sun
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 11:23 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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