Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 06m at 6:03 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:463.56:05-0.34:542.65:478:05Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:373.46:44-0.35:322.75:478:06Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:333.47:27-0.16:212.95:468:06Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:244.93:333.58:130.07:303.05:468:07Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:164.54:293.89:050.29:033.05:468:07Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:254.15:134.19:590.410:472.65:468:08Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:563.85:514.610:520.55:468:09Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:263.76:285.112:022.011:41 AM0.75:458:09Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:423.77:055.61:001.212:270.95:458:10Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:493.87:446.11:520.41:121.15:458:10Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:494.08:246.62:41-0.41:581.35:458:10Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:454.19:066.93:29-1.02:441.55:458:11New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:394.19:507.04:16-1.43:301.75:458:11New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:334.110:356.85:04-1.64:191.95:458:12New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:304.15:54-1.55:112.15:458:12Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:274.16:44-1.36:092.35:458:12Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:136.02:264.17:34-0.97:152.55:468:13Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:085.33:274.28:26-0.48:352.65:468:13Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:114.64:274.49:210.110:132.45:468:13First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:254.05:214.610:170.611:412.15:468:14First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:513.56:054.911:101.05:468:14First Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:133.36:445.112:481.611:57 AM1.45:468:14Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:263.37:185.31:411.112:381.75:478:14Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:253.37:495.52:240.61:151.95:478:14Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:133.48:205.73:010.21:492.15:478:14Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:533.58:495.83:350.02:222.35:488:15Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:303.69:195.94:07-0.32:552.35:488:15Full Moon27Sun
28Mon11:063.69:495.94:39-0.43:292.45:488:15Full Moon28Mon
29Tue11:453.710:215.85:12-0.54:042.55:498:15Full Moon29Tue
30Wed12:253.75:46-0.54:422.65:498:15Full Moon30Wed
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 9:00 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 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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