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 (tomorrow) : 6:21 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 06m at 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 - Mar 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:093.06:151.05:191.76:275:54Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:004.51:202.57:161.15:262.16:255:55Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:394.48:511.16:245:56First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:364.310:370.86:235:57First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:064.37:413.011:410.49:512.96:225:58First Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:294.67:323.212:250.06:205:59First Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:304.97:423.51:01-0.46:195:59Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:225.38:003.812:152.11:33-0.76:186:00Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:095.58:224.21:031.62:03-0.86:166:01Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:555.79:494.71:481.03:33-0.87:157:02Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:405.610:185.13:340.54:04-0.67:147:03Full Moon11Mon
12Tue10:265.210:515.54:210.04:35-0.27:127:03Full Moon12Tue
13Wed11:164.811:265.75:10-0.35:080.37:117:04Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:124.16:04-0.55:420.87:107:05Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:065.81:163.57:04-0.46:191.47:087:06Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:525.72:373.08:14-0.37:002.07:077:07Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:485.44:372.89:39-0.17:592.57:057:08Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:015.06:313.111:09-0.29:592.87:047:08Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:324.87:293.412:21-0.37:037:09Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:534.88:063.81:17-0.47:017:10Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:584.98:344.01:072.12:01-0.57:007:11Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:514.98:594.31:581.62:37-0.46:597:11Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:354.99:214.52:401.23:06-0.26:577:12Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:144.79:434.73:160.93:310.16:567:13New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:504.510:044.93:490.63:530.46:547:14New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:254.210:265.04:210.44:140.86:537:15New Moon26Tue
27Wed11:003.910:485.04:540.24:341.16:527:15New Moon27Wed
28Thu11:393.611:115.05:290.24:551.56:507:16Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:223.36:070.35:151.86:497:17Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:162.96:510.45:322.16:487:18Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:074.82:342.67:450.55:392.46:467:18Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 2:33 am — 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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