Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:23 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 41m 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 - Jan 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:146.89:564.11:551.83:29-1.67:054:59Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:576.710:444.12:431.94:13-1.67:055:00Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:416.411:324.13:312.04:56-1.37:055:00Full Moon3Sun
4Mon10:256.04:212.15:39-1.07:055:01Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:204.111:10 AM5.45:142.26:21-0.57:055:02Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:094.111:58 AM4.76:142.37:030.07:055:03Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:014.112:534.07:272.47:460.67:055:04Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:564.22:033.49:032.38:341.17:055:05Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:494.43:402.910:371.99:271.57:055:06Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:364.65:172.811:451.410:211.87:055:06Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:174.86:372.912:360.97:055:07Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:555.07:343.11:170.47:055:08Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:305.38:153.31:520.07:055:09Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:045.58:493.412:352.22:24-0.47:055:10Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:385.79:213.61:142.22:55-0.67:045:11New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:115.99:533.71:512.13:27-0.87:045:12New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:446.010:283.82:282.14:00-1.07:045:13New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:195.911:043.83:072.04:34-1.07:035:14New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:565.811:423.93:492.05:09-0.87:035:15Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:375.44:362.05:45-0.67:035:16Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:224.111:24 AM4.95:312.06:24-0.27:025:17Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:064.212:194.36:371.97:050.27:025:18Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:564.51:323.67:591.87:530.87:015:19First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:524.73:143.19:411.48:521.37:015:20First Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:505.15:003.011:060.79:591.67:005:21First Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:475.56:273.212:120.07:005:22Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:415.87:313.51:06-0.66:595:23Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:336.28:203.712:071.91:54-1.16:595:24Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:216.49:023.91:031.82:36-1.46:585:25Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat8:066.49:414.11:541.73:17-1.46:575:26Full Moon30Sat
31Sun8:496.310:194.22:401.63:55-1.36:575:27Full Moon31Sun
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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