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 12m 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 - Jan 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:164.112:084.16:362.46:590.57:054:59Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:594.21:033.47:542.37:321.17:055:00First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:444.32:302.89:412.18:071.67:055:01First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:314.54:362.511:091.68:532.07:055:01First Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:184.76:352.612:091.07:055:02First Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:025.07:432.912:540.57:055:03Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:445.38:213.11:320.07:055:04Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:255.68:503.32:06-0.47:055:05Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:045.99:163.412:352.52:38-0.87:055:06Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:426.19:453.51:192.43:10-1.17:055:07Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:206.310:153.72:022.33:43-1.27:055:08Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:596.310:473.92:452.14:16-1.37:055:08Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:386.111:224.13:301.94:49-1.17:055:09Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:215.711:584.34:211.85:23-0.87:045:10Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:095.15:181.75:58-0.37:045:11Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:384.612:044.36:231.66:330.27:045:12Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:224.81:143.57:431.47:110.97:045:13Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:135.12:552.89:221.17:571.57:035:14Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:125.34:592.710:530.59:022.17:035:15Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:155.66:452.912:04-0.27:025:16Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:165.97:473.21:00-0.77:025:17Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:126.18:293.51:48-1.17:025:18Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:046.29:033.712:422.32:29-1.47:015:19Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:506.39:353.91:352.13:07-1.47:015:20New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:326.210:054.02:211.93:41-1.37:005:21New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:105.910:364.13:031.84:13-1.07:005:22New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:475.511:064.23:441.74:42-0.66:595:23New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:235.011:374.34:261.65:09-0.26:585:24Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:594.45:101.65:330.36:585:25Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:074.311:38 AM3.85:581.75:570.86:575:26Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:394.312:243.26:551.76:181.36:565:27Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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