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 04m at 6:52 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:41 pm (3.8 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 - Apr 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:134.88:124.31:171.61:54-0.25:446:20Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:524.99:364.61:511.23:21-0.26:437:20Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:315.010:014.93:260.73:48-0.16:427:21New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:104.810:295.24:040.34:170.26:407:22New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:534.610:595.44:450.04:470.56:397:23New Moon5Wed
6Thu11:424.211:335.55:31-0.25:190.96:387:23Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:383.86:22-0.35:541.46:367:24Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:135.51:473.47:20-0.36:351.96:357:25Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:005.33:173.18:28-0.27:282.46:347:26Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:005.15:053.29:51-0.28:552.76:327:26First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:194.86:253.511:13-0.310:562.66:317:27First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:494.87:153.912:19-0.46:307:28First Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:064.87:534.312:222.21:12-0.56:287:29Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:114.98:264.71:241.61:57-0.56:277:30Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:064.98:575.02:151.12:36-0.36:267:30Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:554.99:265.22:590.63:10-0.16:257:31Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:404.79:555.33:410.23:400.36:237:32Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:234.410:225.44:20-0.14:080.76:227:33Full Moon18Tue
19Wed11:064.110:495.34:58-0.24:351.16:217:33Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:513.811:175.25:37-0.25:011.66:207:34Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:413.56:18-0.15:282.06:197:35Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:393.27:030.15:552.46:177:36Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:154.72:563.07:540.36:252.76:167:37Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:524.45:033.08:570.57:133.06:157:37Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:434.16:283.310:140.69:193.26:147:38Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:083.96:583.511:220.511:372.96:137:39Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:483.87:193.812:140.46:127:40Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:593.97:394.112:362.512:540.36:117:41Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:554.18:014.41:192.01:290.36:107:41Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:454.38:254.81:571.42:010.36:097:42Waning Crescent30Sun
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 10:16 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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