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 5h 49m 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 - Feb 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:306.010:574.23:241.64:31-1.16:565:28Full Moon1Mon
2Tue10:105.611:344.24:091.65:06-0.76:555:29Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:515.04:551.65:39-0.26:545:30Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:124.211:32 AM4.45:441.76:100.36:545:31Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:514.212:183.86:391.86:420.86:535:32Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:344.11:163.27:491.87:151.46:525:33Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:244.12:502.79:301.77:561.86:515:34Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:224.24:572.611:001.39:012.26:505:35Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:204.46:392.812:020.96:495:36Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:124.67:293.012:480.46:485:37Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:584.98:003.31:250.06:475:38Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:405.28:273.512:182.31:59-0.46:465:39Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:185.58:533.71:012.12:30-0.76:455:40Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:555.79:213.91:411.93:01-0.96:445:40New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:325.99:514.12:201.63:32-1.06:435:41New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:105.810:234.33:001.44:04-1.06:425:42New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:505.610:574.53:431.24:37-0.86:415:43New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:335.211:354.64:311.15:12-0.46:405:44Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:234.75:241.05:480.16:395:45Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:174.812:214.06:261.06:280.76:385:46Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun1:044.81:383.37:420.97:141.36:375:47First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:024.93:252.99:180.78:161.86:365:48First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:115.05:173.010:490.39:442.16:345:49First Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:225.26:383.311:58-0.211:082.16:335:50First Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:275.47:303.612:53-0.76:325:51Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:255.78:093.912:152.01:39-1.06:315:51Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:155.88:434.11:101.72:20-1.16:305:52Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun8:005.89:154.31:571.42:55-1.06:285:53Full Moon28Sun
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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