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 4h 44m 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 - Jul 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:483.78:016.32:34-0.21:351.95:508:15Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:383.88:426.33:18-0.62:212.05:508:15Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:223.99:206.33:58-0.73:042.15:518:14New Moon3Thu
4Fri11:023.99:566.24:36-0.83:442.25:518:14New Moon4Fri
5Sat11:414.010:325.95:11-0.74:232.35:528:14New Moon5Sat
6Sun12:204.05:46-0.55:032.45:528:14Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:594.06:19-0.25:462.55:538:14Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:384.06:520.16:342.55:538:14Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:204.82:204.17:250.47:302.65:548:13Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:024.33:054.28:000.88:402.65:548:13Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:533.83:544.38:381.210:152.45:558:13First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:083.34:434.59:221.511:422.05:558:12First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:513.05:284.810:141.95:568:12First Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:213.06:105.212:431.511:10 AM2.15:578:12First Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:323.26:505.51:310.912:032.25:578:11Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:253.47:315.92:120.312:532.25:588:11Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:093.78:126.32:51-0.21:422.25:598:10Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:483.98:546.63:28-0.62:302.15:598:10Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:284.19:376.74:07-1.03:181.96:008:09Full Moon19Sat
20Sun11:084.310:216.74:46-1.14:071.86:018:09Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:514.511:086.45:27-1.14:591.76:018:08Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:364.76:09-0.95:561.76:028:07Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:234.96:51-0.57:001.76:038:07Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:555.22:145.17:360.08:131.76:038:06Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:014.53:105.28:230.69:421.66:048:05Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:233.84:105.49:181.211:151.26:058:05Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:023.45:115.610:231.76:058:04Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:373.46:095.812:320.711:31 AM2.06:068:03Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:543.67:015.91:330.212:342.26:078:02Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:493.87:486.12:23-0.11:292.36:088:02Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:314.08:306.13:06-0.32:172.26:088:01Waning Crescent31Thu
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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