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 2h 49m 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 - Jul 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:543.38:116.23:13-0.41:362.75:508:15Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:293.58:526.53:49-0.82:232.65:508:15New Moon2Mon
3Tue11:033.69:336.64:25-1.03:092.55:518:15New Moon3Tue
4Wed11:403.810:156.65:03-1.23:572.45:518:14New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:173.95:41-1.24:482.35:528:14Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:574.26:19-1.05:452.25:528:14Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:384.46:57-0.76:502.15:538:14Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:405.32:214.77:35-0.28:042.05:538:14Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:424.53:095.18:140.49:341.75:548:13First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:013.74:015.48:571.111:101.25:548:13First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:453.14:565.79:481.75:558:13First Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:363.05:506.012:290.510:49 AM2.25:568:12Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:093.26:446.21:33-0.111:55 AM2.55:568:12Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:103.57:356.42:26-0.612:592.75:578:12Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:533.78:226.53:12-0.91:562.65:588:11Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:293.89:066.53:52-1.02:462.65:588:11Full Moon16Mon
17Tue11:023.99:456.34:30-1.03:292.45:598:10Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:334.010:226.15:04-0.84:102.45:598:10Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:054.05:36-0.64:512.36:008:09Full Moon19Thu
20Fri12:354.16:05-0.35:332.36:018:09Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:074.26:330.16:202.36:028:08Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:084.71:384.36:580.67:122.36:028:07Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:484.12:124.47:231.08:152.36:038:07Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:363.52:494.57:481.59:442.16:048:06Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:532.93:354.78:122.011:291.86:048:05Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:172.74:294.98:412.56:058:05Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:255.212:411.26:068:04Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:473.16:185.51:320.711:19 AM3.06:068:03Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:113.37:075.92:140.112:282.96:078:02Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:343.57:546.32:51-0.41:252.76:088:02Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue9:593.88:396.63:26-0.72:162.56:098:01New Moon31Tue
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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