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 6h 13m 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 - May 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:463.710:075.44:340.03:531.66:087:42New Moon1Thu
2Fri11:283.510:305.45:08-0.14:141.96:077:43New Moon2Fri
3Sat12:163.35:44-0.24:352.26:067:44Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:143.16:25-0.14:542.56:057:45Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon2:282.97:120.05:062.86:047:46Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:080.16:037:46Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:454.79:150.26:027:47First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:514.56:323.510:250.19:513.26:027:48First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:224.36:443.811:230.011:352.86:017:49First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:554.27:044.212:090.06:007:49First Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:104.37:284.712:372.012:490.05:597:50Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:144.47:565.31:291.21:260.25:587:51Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:144.48:275.92:180.42:030.55:577:52Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed9:114.39:016.33:06-0.42:390.85:577:53Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:074.29:376.63:54-1.03:171.25:567:53Full Moon15Thu
16Fri11:044.010:166.74:43-1.43:551.65:557:54Full Moon16Fri
17Sat12:063.85:34-1.64:362.05:547:55Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:123.66:29-1.55:222.45:547:56Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:253.57:26-1.26:182.85:537:56Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:395.73:473.68:28-0.97:343.05:527:57Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:415.15:023.89:33-0.59:233.05:527:58Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:584.55:554.110:38-0.111:162.75:517:59Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:254.16:354.411:340.25:517:59Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:453.87:064.612:302.212:190.55:508:00Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:533.77:334.91:251.612:570.85:508:01Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:513.67:575.12:091.11:281.15:498:01Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:423.58:215.42:470.61:551.55:498:02Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:273.58:445.53:200.22:201.85:488:03Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:093.59:085.73:52-0.12:462.05:488:03New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:523.49:345.84:25-0.33:122.35:488:04New Moon30Fri
31Sat11:363.410:025.84:59-0.53:402.55:478:05New Moon31Sat
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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