Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 7:03 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 12m at 2:16 pm (3.9 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 - Oct 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:045.110:214.83:531.04:160.96:536:42New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:285.210:574.64:161.24:500.86:546:41New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:525.211:364.34:411.55:260.86:556:40Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:195.25:071.86:080.86:556:38Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:214.011:49 AM5.25:352.16:550.96:566:37Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:173.712:275.16:062.57:521.06:576:36Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:313.41:154.96:462.89:031.06:586:34First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:083.42:244.87:543.110:250.96:586:33First Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:323.73:554.79:453.111:320.66:596:32First Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:234.05:184.911:242.87:006:30First Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:024.46:255.212:250.412:302.27:016:29Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:374.97:245.41:110.21:241.57:026:28Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:125.48:185.51:530.12:140.97:026:26Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:485.89:095.52:320.23:010.37:036:25Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:246.29:595.43:110.33:49-0.27:046:24Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:016.410:515.13:490.74:37-0.47:056:23Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:406.411:464.74:281.15:27-0.57:066:21Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:216.35:091.66:20-0.47:066:20Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:464.312:066.05:532.17:17-0.17:076:19Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:554.012:565.56:442.58:210.27:086:18Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:173.91:565.07:492.99:340.57:096:17Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:503.93:124.69:293.110:490.77:106:15Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:004.14:384.411:172.911:510.77:116:14Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:474.45:524.312:262.57:126:13Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:214.66:514.412:390.81:162.17:126:12Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:494.86:404.41:180.912:551.66:135:11Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:135.07:214.412:511.01:301.26:145:10Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:375.27:594.41:191.22:010.96:155:09Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:005.48:364.41:441.32:320.66:165:08New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:245.69:134.32:091.53:040.46:175:07New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:495.79:514.22:351.73:370.26:185:06New Moon31Fri
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 4:39 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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