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 3h 28m at 4:30 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 10:46 pm (5.8 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 - Oct 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:376.511:414.64:211.15:26-0.56:536:42Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue11:166.54:561.66:22-0.56:546:41Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:454.111:59 AM6.35:342.27:25-0.36:556:40Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu2:013.712:515.96:162.78:370.06:556:38Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:443.51:555.57:133.110:010.26:566:37First Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:383.73:205.18:563.411:180.36:576:35First Quarter6Sat
7Sun6:404.04:514.911:123.26:586:34First Quarter7Sun
8Mon7:184.26:054.912:180.312:282.76:596:33First Quarter8Mon
9Tue7:474.57:034.91:050.41:202.26:596:31Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed8:114.77:504.81:430.52:011.87:006:30Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu8:314.98:314.72:130.72:361.47:016:29Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:515.29:094.62:381.03:081.07:026:28Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:115.49:454.42:591.23:390.77:026:26Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:315.510:214.23:201.54:100.57:036:25Full Moon14Sun
15Mon9:525.611:004.03:401.84:430.37:046:24Full Moon15Mon
16Tue10:155.711:453.84:022.15:200.37:056:22Full Moon16Tue
17Wed10:405.74:232.46:010.37:066:21Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:373.511:10 AM5.64:432.76:490.47:076:20Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:453.311:46 AM5.45:002.97:470.57:076:19Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:345.28:560.67:086:18Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:414.910:110.57:096:16Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:113.73:124.79:143.511:130.47:106:15Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue6:274.04:464.711:123.07:116:14Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:494.56:004.812:010.312:202.37:126:13Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:165.07:054.912:420.41:141.57:136:12Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:455.68:044.91:190.52:040.67:136:11Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:176.18:594.81:550.72:53-0.27:146:10Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun8:516.69:544.62:311.13:40-0.77:156:09New Moon28Sun
29Mon9:276.910:494.43:081.54:29-1.17:166:08New Moon29Mon
30Tue10:056.911:474.13:451.95:19-1.27:176:07New Moon30Tue
31Wed10:466.84:242.36:13-1.07:186:06Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 7:38 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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