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 43m at 7:23 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:265.14:073.68:58-0.38:372.76:087:43First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:334.65:273.810:110.010:302.76:077:43First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:554.16:244.011:190.211:592.36:067:44First Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:183.97:064.312:150.46:057:45First Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:273.97:384.51:001.912:590.56:047:46Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:243.98:054.71:471.41:360.76:037:47Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:123.98:304.92:251.02:070.96:027:47Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:533.98:535.12:590.62:341.16:017:48Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:313.99:175.33:310.32:591.36:007:49Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:093.89:425.44:020.13:241.56:007:50Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:473.810:075.44:34-0.13:511.75:597:50Full Moon11Mon
12Tue11:293.610:345.45:09-0.34:191.95:587:51Full Moon12Tue
13Wed12:153.55:47-0.34:502.25:577:52Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:073.46:28-0.35:242.45:567:53Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri2:063.37:14-0.26:072.65:567:53Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:215.03:143.48:05-0.17:092.85:557:54Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:144.74:233.69:040.08:392.95:547:55Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:244.45:183.910:070.110:282.65:547:56Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:554.16:014.311:060.211:522.05:537:56Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:234.16:404.911:580.35:527:57Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:374.17:185.412:551.312:440.45:527:58Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:424.27:565.91:480.51:290.65:517:59Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:424.38:356.32:38-0.22:120.85:517:59Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:374.39:146.63:26-0.82:551.15:508:00New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:304.29:556.64:13-1.23:381.45:508:01New Moon25Mon
26Tue11:254.110:366.55:00-1.34:221.75:498:01New Moon26Tue
27Wed12:214.05:49-1.35:082.05:498:02Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu1:203.96:39-1.15:592.35:488:03Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:065.72:233.97:29-0.76:592.65:488:03Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:565.13:303.98:22-0.38:132.85:478:04Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun1:534.54:364.09:190.19:522.75:478:05First Quarter31Sun
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 10:49 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 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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