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 1h 40m 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 - Jan 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:406.79:423.71:122.23:08-1.67:054:59New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:246.710:283.82:012.33:51-1.67:055:00New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:066.611:133.82:472.34:34-1.57:055:00New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:486.211:583.83:332.45:15-1.27:055:01Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:305.84:222.55:56-0.87:055:02Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:423.811:13 AM5.25:142.56:34-0.47:055:03Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:273.811:58 AM4.56:142.67:120.17:055:04Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:133.912:493.87:272.67:490.77:055:05First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:004.12:003.29:102.48:291.27:055:06First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:454.33:472.810:481.99:141.67:055:06First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:264.55:362.711:541.410:032.07:055:07First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:054.87:062.812:430.87:055:08Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:425.18:023.01:220.27:055:09Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:185.48:403.21:57-0.27:055:10Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:555.79:133.312:252.52:31-0.67:045:11Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:325.99:443.51:082.53:04-1.07:045:12Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:106.210:163.51:492.43:38-1.27:045:13Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:476.310:503.62:302.34:13-1.37:035:14Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:266.211:263.73:122.24:49-1.37:035:15Full Moon19Sun
20Mon10:086.03:592.15:25-1.17:035:16Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:043.910:53 AM5.54:522.06:02-0.77:025:17Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:444.111:44 AM4.95:552.06:39-0.27:025:18Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:274.412:464.17:091.87:190.47:015:19Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:154.72:093.38:431.58:031.07:015:20Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:095.04:022.810:221.08:591.67:005:21Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:065.35:562.811:400.210:072.17:005:22Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:025.77:223.112:42-0.56:595:23Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:566.08:163.41:34-1.06:595:24Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:486.28:583.612:212.42:19-1.36:585:25Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:356.39:333.81:172.32:59-1.56:575:26New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:196.310:073.92:052.13:37-1.46:575:27New Moon31Fri
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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