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 54m 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 - May 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:324.48:515.22:340.82:320.46:087:43Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue9:174.49:195.63:130.23:030.66:077:44New Moon2Tue
3Wed10:044.49:505.93:54-0.33:360.96:067:45New Moon3Wed
4Thu10:534.210:256.14:37-0.74:111.26:057:45New Moon4Thu
5Fri11:484.011:046.25:25-1.04:481.66:047:46New Moon5Fri
6Sat12:493.76:17-1.15:312.06:037:47Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun1:593.67:13-1.06:232.46:027:48Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:405.73:203.58:16-0.87:312.76:017:48Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:425.34:443.79:27-0.69:082.86:007:49First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:004.85:494.110:39-0.411:002.55:597:50First Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:294.56:374.411:41-0.25:587:51First Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:504.37:164.812:212.012:340.05:587:52Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:594.27:515.11:221.31:180.25:577:52Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:594.28:225.42:120.81:570.55:567:53Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon8:514.18:525.62:560.32:310.95:557:54Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue9:384.09:195.73:36-0.13:001.25:557:55Full Moon16Tue
17Wed10:223.89:465.74:13-0.33:281.65:547:55Full Moon17Wed
18Thu11:053.710:135.64:48-0.43:551.95:537:56Full Moon18Thu
19Fri11:513.510:405.55:25-0.44:222.25:537:57Full Moon19Fri
20Sat12:403.46:02-0.44:522.55:527:58Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:343.36:42-0.25:242.75:517:58Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:363.37:260.06:042.95:517:59Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:164.73:533.38:150.27:033.15:508:00Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:024.45:023.59:110.38:363.25:508:00Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:044.05:443.810:090.510:403.05:498:01Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:323.86:144.111:030.611:582.55:498:02Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:033.66:414.411:480.65:488:02Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:163.77:084.912:511.912:270.85:488:03Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon7:183.87:375.41:351.21:040.95:488:04Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue8:153.98:095.82:180.51:421.15:478:04Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed9:093.98:446.33:00-0.22:201.35:478:05Waning Crescent31Wed
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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