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 5h 07m 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 - Apr 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:144.59:324.83:130.63:200.45:456:19New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:494.29:524.93:460.53:400.85:446:20New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:263.910:144.94:200.44:001.25:436:21New Moon3Thu
4Fri11:083.510:364.94:570.34:191.65:416:21Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:583.111:014.85:380.44:362.05:406:22Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun2:072.77:270.55:422.46:397:23Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:324.68:310.66:377:24Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:154.410:020.66:367:24First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:254.311:270.46:357:25First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:114.27:553.512:240.16:337:26First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:374.58:033.81:07-0.26:327:27First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:404.88:214.112:542.31:44-0.46:317:27Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:355.08:434.61:411.62:18-0.56:297:28Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:265.29:105.12:270.92:51-0.46:287:29Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:155.19:395.63:120.23:23-0.16:277:30Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:064.910:115.93:59-0.43:560.36:267:31Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:584.510:466.24:47-0.84:300.86:247:31Full Moon17Thu
18Fri11:574.111:246.25:39-1.15:051.36:237:32Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat1:033.66:36-1.15:431.96:227:33Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:086.02:233.37:38-0.96:282.46:217:34Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:595.64:103.28:50-0.67:302.86:197:34Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:045.15:533.410:11-0.49:273.16:187:35Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:304.76:503.811:26-0.311:362.86:177:36Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:034.47:284.112:26-0.36:167:37Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:184.47:584.312:482.31:14-0.26:157:38Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:184.48:234.61:411.71:520.06:147:38Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:084.38:454.82:231.22:230.36:137:39Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:514.29:055.02:590.82:490.66:117:40Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:304.09:265.23:320.53:110.96:107:41New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:083.99:465.34:030.23:321.36:097:42New Moon30Wed
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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