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 1h 11m 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 - Dec 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:423.811:00 AM5.74:492.86:38-0.56:474:48Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:393.811:52 AM5.15:543.07:26-0.16:484:48Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:373.912:504.47:153.08:160.46:484:48First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:314.12:033.89:032.89:050.86:494:48First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:154.43:343.410:382.49:521.26:504:48First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:514.65:023.111:421.810:331.66:514:48First Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:224.96:193.112:311.26:524:48Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:525.27:223.21:110.76:534:48Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:215.58:113.31:460.26:534:48Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:515.78:523.412:202.42:20-0.26:544:48Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:235.99:313.512:552.52:53-0.56:554:49Full Moon11Tue
12Wed7:566.110:093.51:312.63:27-0.76:554:49Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:306.210:483.52:072.64:03-0.96:564:49Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:066.211:303.62:452.64:41-0.96:574:49Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:446.13:272.65:20-0.96:574:50Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:123.610:26 AM5.84:162.76:00-0.76:584:50Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:563.811:14 AM5.45:162.76:40-0.46:594:50Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:404.012:104.76:302.67:220.06:594:51Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:274.31:214.08:002.48:070.57:004:51Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:154.72:563.49:431.98:571.07:004:52Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:025.24:403.111:051.19:511.57:014:52Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:485.76:133.112:090.27:014:53Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:346.27:293.31:04-0.67:024:53Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:206.58:263.51:53-1.17:024:54Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:076.79:143.712:342.32:38-1.57:034:54New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:526.89:573.81:262.43:21-1.67:034:55New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:366.710:393.82:152.34:03-1.67:034:56New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:186.411:203.93:022.34:43-1.37:044:56New Moon28Fri
29Sat10:006.03:492.35:21-1.07:044:57Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:003.910:41 AM5.54:382.45:57-0.67:044:58Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:404.011:22 AM4.95:312.46:270.07:044:58Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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