Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 4:30 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 34m at 12:33 pm (3.6 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 - Dec 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:456.27:404.212:140.91:36-0.36:474:48Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:216.68:374.112:551.32:23-0.96:474:48New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:596.99:324.11:351.63:10-1.36:484:48New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:387.010:284.02:161.93:57-1.56:494:48New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:186.811:263.92:572.34:46-1.46:504:48New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:016.53:422.55:36-1.26:514:48Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:273.810:46 AM6.04:312.86:27-0.86:524:48Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:303.811:36 AM5.45:313.07:19-0.46:524:48Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:383.812:334.76:463.18:150.16:534:48First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:424.01:434.18:343.19:110.56:544:48First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:304.23:103.710:212.710:030.86:554:49First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:064.54:363.411:302.210:461.16:554:49First Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:374.85:483.312:211.66:564:49Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:045.06:513.31:021.06:574:49Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:305.37:433.41:380.56:574:50Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:575.58:283.412:271.92:110.16:584:50Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:245.89:093.512:582.12:43-0.36:594:50Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:535.99:503.51:302.33:16-0.66:594:51Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:246.110:323.52:032.43:52-0.77:004:51Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:576.111:173.52:372.54:30-0.87:004:52Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:326.13:142.65:10-0.97:014:52Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:043.510:12 AM5.93:562.75:52-0.87:014:53Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:523.610:57 AM5.64:482.86:36-0.67:024:53Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:433.711:50 AM5.15:562.97:23-0.37:024:54Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:353.912:544.57:222.88:120.17:034:54Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:254.32:193.99:072.49:050.57:034:55Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:104.83:583.510:391.79:580.97:034:55Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:535.35:293.311:480.810:491.37:044:56Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:355.86:483.412:450.07:044:57Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:176.37:543.51:36-0.77:044:57Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:006.68:533.612:271.92:22-1.37:044:58Waning Crescent31Tue
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 2:31 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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