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 3h 52m 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 - Jun 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:103.38:045.72:520.21:332.15:478:06Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:553.38:355.93:27-0.32:072.35:478:06New Moon2Sat
3Sun10:373.49:096.14:03-0.62:432.45:468:07New Moon3Sun
4Mon11:203.49:446.24:40-0.93:202.55:468:07New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:063.45:20-1.03:592.65:468:08New Moon5Tue
6Wed12:523.56:02-1.14:452.65:468:08Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:403.66:45-1.05:392.75:468:09Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:293.77:29-0.86:472.75:458:09Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:465.33:184.08:15-0.58:092.65:458:10Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:494.74:074.49:02-0.19:472.35:458:10First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:074.04:534.99:510.411:211.75:458:11First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:423.55:375.410:420.95:458:11First Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:153.36:205.812:350.911:31 AM1.45:458:12Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:393.37:046.21:360.112:201.85:458:12Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri8:493.47:476.52:29-0.61:092.15:458:12Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:463.58:316.63:16-1.01:582.35:468:13Full Moon16Sat
17Sun10:363.69:136.64:01-1.32:462.45:468:13Full Moon17Sun
18Mon11:223.79:546.54:44-1.33:322.55:468:13Full Moon18Mon
19Tue12:063.75:25-1.24:172.55:468:14Full Moon19Tue
20Wed12:483.76:05-1.05:022.65:468:14Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:303.86:44-0.75:522.75:468:14Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:113.97:20-0.36:472.75:478:14Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:374.82:534.07:550.17:512.75:478:14Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:224.23:364.18:290.69:152.65:478:14Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:193.64:184.39:041.110:582.35:488:15Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:453.04:584.69:431.65:488:15Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:342.85:374.912:161.810:26 AM2.05:488:15Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:132.86:145.21:121.211:13 AM2.35:498:15Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:283.06:525.51:570.612:012.55:498:15Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:173.27:315.92:360.112:492.65:498:15Waning Crescent30Sat
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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