Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 25m at 4:30 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:043.45:365.112:371.011:00 AM3.26:327:25Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon8:273.66:335.61:260.412:153.06:327:23Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:503.97:246.02:070.01:112.76:337:22Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:144.28:126.42:44-0.42:002.36:347:21Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:424.48:586.63:19-0.72:461.86:347:19New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:124.89:446.63:54-0.83:331.46:357:18New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:455.110:316.34:29-0.64:221.06:367:17New Moon7Sat
8Sun11:205.411:215.85:04-0.35:140.86:377:15Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:585.65:400.26:110.66:377:14Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:165.112:395.76:170.97:140.66:387:12Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:214.31:265.76:561.68:280.66:397:11Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:433.72:215.57:392.29:580.66:397:10First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:393.43:325.48:402.811:270.46:407:08First Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:373.64:535.310:293.16:417:07First Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:453.96:065.412:370.112:073.06:417:05Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:254.27:065.61:33-0.11:122.76:427:04Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:554.47:565.62:18-0.22:002.46:437:02Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:204.58:375.72:54-0.12:392.16:447:01Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:434.69:135.63:250.03:121.86:447:00Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:044.79:475.43:520.23:441.66:456:58Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:264.810:195.24:150.54:151.46:466:57Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:474.910:534.84:370.84:481.26:466:55Full Moon22Sun
23Mon11:095.011:294.54:581.15:231.26:476:54Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:325.05:201.56:031.16:486:53Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:104.011:57 AM5.05:412.06:491.26:496:51Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:023.612:265.06:012.47:441.36:496:50Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:183.21:034.96:162.89:001.36:506:48Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:574.710:381.16:516:47Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:244.711:520.76:516:46Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:383.74:574.910:573.46:526:44Third Quarter30Mon
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 7:38 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 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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