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 2h 31m 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 - Nov 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:523.911:31 AM6.45:072.67:10-0.77:196:05Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:033.712:225.95:583.08:11-0.37:206:04Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:273.71:235.37:063.29:180.07:216:03First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:503.91:384.77:503.39:250.36:225:02First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:464.13:074.39:543.010:230.66:225:01First Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:244.44:284.111:112.511:090.86:235:00First Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:544.75:354.012:052.06:244:59Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:194.96:313.912:481.46:254:59Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:425.27:203.912:161.41:241.06:264:58Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:045.48:043.912:431.61:570.56:274:57Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:275.78:453.81:081.92:290.26:284:56Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:525.89:253.71:332.13:01-0.16:294:56Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:176.010:073.71:592.33:35-0.26:304:55Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:456.010:543.62:262.54:12-0.36:314:54Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:166.011:463.52:542.74:53-0.36:324:54Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:515.93:252.95:38-0.36:334:53Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:453.410:31 AM5.74:013.06:27-0.26:344:53Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:493.411:20 AM5.34:563.27:190.06:354:52Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:533.612:224.96:233.38:140.26:364:52Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:423.91:414.58:143.19:100.46:374:51Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:204.43:164.110:002.510:010.66:384:51Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:554.94:433.911:131.710:470.96:394:50Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:295.55:593.912:110.86:404:50Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:056.07:073.91:03-0.16:404:50Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:436.58:083.912:121.51:52-0.86:414:49Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:236.99:034.012:541.82:39-1.36:424:49New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:037.09:573.91:382.13:26-1.56:434:49New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:457.010:513.92:212.34:13-1.56:444:49New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:286.711:463.83:062.55:01-1.36:454:48Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:136.33:542.75:49-1.06:464:48Waxing Crescent30Fri
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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