Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 6:21 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 38m at 10:46 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Apr 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:523.46:30-0.45:411.85:456:19Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:115.32:273.07:41-0.16:252.45:446:20Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:064.94:453.19:070.07:402.95:426:21Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:224.56:103.410:310.010:133.05:416:21Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:544.46:523.711:36-0.111:392.65:406:22Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:114.47:213.912:27-0.25:386:23Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:104.58:434.112:322.22:06-0.26:377:24Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon7:574.69:024.22:121.82:38-0.16:367:25Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue8:364.69:214.42:451.43:040.16:347:25Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed9:114.69:404.63:151.03:270.36:337:26New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:454.410:004.83:450.73:480.56:327:27New Moon11Thu
12Fri10:204.210:215.04:150.54:090.86:307:28New Moon12Fri
13Sat10:564.010:425.14:480.34:311.16:297:28New Moon13Sat
14Sun11:363.711:065.15:240.14:531.56:287:29New Moon14Sun
15Mon12:243.46:040.15:141.96:267:30Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:233.06:500.15:342.26:257:31Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:055.02:482.87:460.25:502.66:247:32Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:474.98:560.26:237:32First Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:474.710:200.16:227:33First Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:154.57:013.511:31-0.111:092.96:207:34First Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:524.67:243.912:26-0.36:197:35First Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:084.87:504.412:252.31:11-0.56:187:35Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:124.98:194.91:221.61:51-0.56:177:36Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed8:105.08:505.42:140.82:29-0.36:167:37Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu9:035.09:225.83:020.03:040.06:147:38Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:564.89:566.13:50-0.53:390.46:137:39Full Moon26Fri
27Sat10:494.410:316.24:38-0.94:140.96:127:39Full Moon27Sat
28Sun11:464.011:086.25:28-1.14:501.56:117:40Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:483.76:20-1.05:272.06:107:41Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:003.47:16-0.86:092.56:097:42Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 2:33 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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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