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 : 7:23 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 20m at 11:58 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Nov 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:025.67:225.012:400.41:200.66:195:05Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:376.18:145.01:190.52:06-0.16:195:04Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:136.59:064.91:570.82:52-0.66:205:03Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:516.79:594.72:371.13:41-0.96:215:02Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:316.710:574.53:181.44:32-1.06:225:02Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:156.54:021.85:26-0.96:235:01Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:014.211:03 AM6.24:512.36:24-0.66:245:00Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:114.111:58 AM5.65:512.77:27-0.26:254:59Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:324.01:035.17:082.98:370.16:264:58Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:524.22:244.68:562.99:470.46:274:57Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:534.53:504.310:332.610:460.66:284:57Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:384.75:054.211:392.111:340.86:294:56Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:145.06:074.112:301.66:304:55Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:445.26:594.112:141.01:121.16:314:55Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:115.47:434.112:481.21:480.86:324:54Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:365.58:234.11:161.42:200.46:334:53Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:005.69:004.01:421.72:510.26:344:53New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:255.79:383.92:071.93:220.06:354:52New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:505.710:183.82:342.13:55-0.16:354:52New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:165.711:023.73:022.34:31-0.16:364:51New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:455.611:523.63:322.55:10-0.16:374:51Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:175.44:052.75:530.06:384:51Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:483.610:55 AM5.24:462.96:400.26:394:50Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:503.611:42 AM4.85:443.17:330.36:404:50Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:573.812:464.57:073.28:320.46:414:49First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:524.02:134.18:573.09:320.56:424:49First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:364.53:494.010:302.410:250.66:434:49First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:144.95:084.011:331.711:130.76:444:49Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:515.56:164.112:260.86:454:48Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:296.07:174.21:150.06:464:48Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 3:40 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 87% 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 (87% 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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