Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 06m at 5:13 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:21 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Mar 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:564.52:032.78:031.16:461.96:275:54First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:504.64:272.69:450.87:432.36:255:55First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:034.76:142.911:090.39:362.66:245:56First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:205.07:043.212:09-0.36:235:57Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:275.57:393.612:59-0.96:215:58Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:265.98:124.012:142.11:42-1.36:205:59Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:196.28:454.31:101.62:22-1.56:196:00Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:096.39:184.62:011.13:00-1.46:176:00Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:566.19:534.92:490.73:37-1.26:166:01Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:435.710:295.13:380.44:13-0.76:156:02Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:325.111:065.14:280.24:48-0.16:136:03Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:244.411:455.15:220.25:220.56:126:04Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:233.76:190.35:561.26:116:04Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:264.91:373.17:260.56:311.96:096:05Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:144.73:352.88:520.67:152.46:086:06Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:174.46:003.010:240.59:002.86:076:07Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:394.37:023.311:350.311:052.86:056:08Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:554.37:333.512:280.06:046:08Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:544.57:553.712:092.51:09-0.16:036:09Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:414.78:143.812:522.21:43-0.26:016:10Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:204.98:324.01:261.92:11-0.36:006:11Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:555.08:524.21:561.52:36-0.25:586:12Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:285.09:134.42:261.23:00-0.15:576:12New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:014.89:354.52:570.93:230.05:566:13New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:354.69:594.73:310.73:470.35:546:14New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:124.310:244.84:080.54:110.75:536:15New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:543.910:524.94:490.44:361.15:516:15Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:453.511:255.05:360.45:031.55:506:16Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:523.06:320.45:312.05:496:17Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:074.92:352.87:430.46:082.45:476:18First Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:034.84:492.99:130.27:292.85:466:19First Quarter31Sat
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 8:17 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 93% 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 (93% 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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