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 6h 13m at 5:49 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 12:33 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Oct 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:173.212:375.55:322.88:450.76:536:42Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:395.310:170.66:546:41Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:095.211:310.36:556:39Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:013.84:455.210:433.36:566:38Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:214.16:005.412:260.012:082.76:566:36Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:464.67:035.61:10-0.11:082.06:576:35Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:135.18:005.61:49-0.12:001.26:586:34Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:425.68:525.52:240.02:490.56:596:32Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:136.09:435.22:580.43:360.06:596:31New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:456.310:344.83:300.84:23-0.47:006:30New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:176.511:284.44:021.35:12-0.57:016:29New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:526.44:331.96:02-0.47:026:27Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:284.011:28 AM6.15:052.46:57-0.27:036:26Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:393.612:095.75:382.87:590.17:036:25Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:153.412:585.36:163.29:120.47:046:23First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:064.810:320.67:056:22First Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:333.83:414.510:123.611:370.67:066:21First Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:034.05:094.411:533.27:076:20First Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:244.26:134.412:250.612:472.77:086:19First Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:434.57:054.51:030.71:272.27:086:17Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:004.77:504.51:330.82:021.77:096:16Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:185.08:314.41:591.02:341.27:106:15Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:385.39:104.42:221.23:070.87:116:14Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:595.69:504.22:441.53:400.47:126:13Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:215.910:324.13:071.74:150.17:136:12Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:466.011:183.93:312.04:53-0.17:146:11Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:156.13:562.35:36-0.27:146:10Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:123.610:48 AM6.14:232.66:26-0.27:156:09Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:173.411:28 AM6.04:512.97:22-0.17:166:08Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:383.312:195.75:283.18:270.07:176:07Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:193.41:255.36:443.39:380.07:186:06Third Quarter31Tue
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 9:11 am — 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 99% 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 (99% 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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