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 4h 57m 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 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:423.78:024.71:591.31:380.96:087:43Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:293.78:235.02:340.82:031.26:077:44Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:113.78:465.33:070.42:271.46:067:44Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:513.69:105.53:390.02:521.76:057:45New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:333.59:355.74:12-0.33:181.96:047:46New Moon5Sat
6Sun11:173.410:045.84:48-0.53:452.16:037:47New Moon6Sun
7Mon12:063.35:28-0.64:132.36:027:48New Moon7Mon
8Tue1:013.26:12-0.64:442.56:017:48Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:043.17:00-0.65:222.76:007:49Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:153.27:53-0.56:232.95:597:50Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:525.24:233.48:51-0.37:563.05:597:51First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:004.85:123.79:52-0.29:522.85:587:52First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:254.45:504.210:480.011:302.25:577:52First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:564.16:254.711:380.25:567:53First Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:163.97:005.312:391.312:220.55:557:54Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:283.97:355.91:370.51:040.95:557:55Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:323.98:126.32:28-0.31:441.25:547:55Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:313.88:506.63:17-0.92:241.65:537:56Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:263.89:296.64:03-1.33:051.95:537:57Full Moon19Sat
20Sun11:203.710:086.54:50-1.53:452.15:527:58Full Moon20Sun
21Mon12:153.65:37-1.44:272.45:527:58Full Moon21Mon
22Tue1:123.56:24-1.15:132.65:517:59Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:113.57:13-0.86:052.85:508:00Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:195.33:123.58:02-0.47:092.95:508:00Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:104.74:133.78:520.08:333.05:498:01Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:094.25:033.99:440.410:262.85:498:02Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:243.75:414.110:330.711:522.35:498:02Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:523.36:124.411:171.15:488:03Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:113.26:404.712:511.811:54 AM1.45:488:04Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:213.17:075.11:371.212:281.75:478:04Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu8:203.27:355.42:170.61:001.95:478:05Waning Crescent31Thu
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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