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 3h 34m 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 - Jun 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:403.97:416.01:470.41:120.95:478:05Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:413.98:216.22:37-0.21:571.25:468:06Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:354.08:596.43:23-0.62:391.55:468:07New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:244.09:376.34:06-0.93:201.75:468:07New Moon4Wed
5Thu11:123.910:136.24:48-1.03:592.05:468:08New Moon5Thu
6Fri12:013.95:29-0.94:402.25:468:08New Moon6Fri
7Sat12:503.86:10-0.75:222.45:468:09Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:403.86:50-0.46:102.65:458:09Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:075.12:323.87:31-0.17:052.85:458:10Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:504.63:283.88:140.28:142.95:458:10Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:404.14:234.09:000.69:492.85:458:11First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:453.75:114.29:490.911:242.45:458:11First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:123.35:504.510:401.25:458:11First Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:373.26:244.812:282.011:27 AM1.45:458:12First Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:493.26:575.11:171.412:091.65:458:12Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:493.37:295.41:580.912:481.75:458:13Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:403.48:025.82:360.31:271.95:468:13Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:253.68:366.13:12-0.22:071.95:468:13Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:073.79:126.33:48-0.62:482.05:468:13Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:503.89:506.44:27-0.93:302.05:468:14Full Moon20Fri
21Sat11:353.910:316.45:07-1.14:152.15:468:14Full Moon21Sat
22Sun12:224.05:50-1.15:042.25:478:14Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:124.26:34-1.06:012.25:478:14Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:055.82:034.37:20-0.77:072.35:478:14Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:025.22:584.58:08-0.48:262.35:478:14Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:084.63:554.89:000.110:012.05:488:15Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:294.04:525.19:570.611:321.55:488:15Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:023.65:445.510:551.05:488:15Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:303.56:325.812:440.911:52 AM1.45:498:15Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:463.57:186.11:430.212:451.75:498:15Waning Crescent30Mon
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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