Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 16m at 7:03 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:41 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Apr 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:314.55:503.611:050.010:472.25:456:19Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:494.76:314.011:57-0.311:541.75:436:20Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:545.07:074.512:43-0.55:426:21Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:525.27:435.012:501.01:25-0.65:416:22Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:455.38:185.41:400.42:04-0.55:396:22Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:345.29:545.73:28-0.13:41-0.26:387:23New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:245.010:315.84:15-0.54:190.16:377:24New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:144.711:095.85:02-0.64:560.66:357:25New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:084.25:52-0.65:351.16:347:25Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:073.86:44-0.56:161.66:337:26Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:325.32:153.47:41-0.27:022.16:317:27Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:204.93:423.28:460.18:022.56:307:28First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:184.45:233.310:040.49:442.76:297:29First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:354.16:313.611:190.411:352.66:277:29First Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:003.97:143.812:180.46:267:30First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:104.07:454.012:412.21:040.46:257:31Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:064.08:104.31:291.81:400.56:247:32Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:524.18:334.52:071.42:110.56:227:32Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:324.28:564.72:401.02:380.66:217:33Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:104.29:195.03:120.63:030.86:207:34Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:464.29:435.13:430.33:290.96:197:35Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:244.110:095.34:160.03:551.16:187:36Full Moon22Tue
23Wed11:043.910:365.44:52-0.14:231.46:177:36Full Moon23Wed
24Thu11:483.711:075.45:31-0.34:531.66:157:37Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:393.56:15-0.35:271.96:147:38Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:393.37:04-0.26:072.26:137:39Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:265.12:513.38:00-0.17:032.56:127:40Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:214.94:133.49:050.08:252.76:117:40Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:334.65:213.710:170.010:172.66:107:41Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:044.46:124.111:220.011:482.16:097:42Third Quarter30Wed
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 9:52 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 80% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (80% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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