Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 6h 02m at 6:21 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 1:07 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Aug 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:123.46:416.31:27-0.211:59 AM2.76:098:00Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:583.77:376.52:19-0.71:092.66:107:59Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:354.08:276.63:04-0.92:082.36:117:58Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:084.29:136.63:43-1.02:582.16:117:57Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:404.49:556.44:20-0.93:441.96:127:56Full Moon5Mon
6Tue11:124.510:356.04:54-0.74:281.76:137:55Full Moon6Tue
7Wed11:444.711:145.55:25-0.35:121.76:147:54Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:164.75:540.25:581.76:147:53Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:474.86:200.76:471.76:157:52Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:374.21:204.86:461.27:431.86:167:51Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun1:273.61:574.87:091.88:551.86:177:50Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:383.12:414.77:322.310:391.76:177:49Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:012.83:424.77:522.76:187:48Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:534.912:081.46:197:47Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu8:373.35:565.11:060.911:09 AM3.16:197:46Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:533.56:475.41:500.512:233.06:207:45Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat9:083.77:325.82:250.21:152.86:217:44Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:263.98:136.02:56-0.11:592.46:227:42Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:484.18:536.23:25-0.42:412.16:227:41New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:124.49:326.23:53-0.43:231.76:237:40New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:384.710:136.04:21-0.44:071.46:247:39New Moon21Wed
22Thu11:085.010:575.64:51-0.24:541.16:257:38New Moon22Thu
23Fri11:405.311:455.05:210.25:460.96:257:36Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:175.65:520.76:440.86:267:35Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:424.412:585.76:261.37:510.86:277:34Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon1:523.71:485.77:021.99:140.86:277:33First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:293.22:515.77:462.410:500.56:287:31First Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:383.24:105.78:592.96:297:30First Quarter28Wed
29Thu7:113.55:295.812:090.210:54 AM3.06:307:29First Quarter29Thu
30Fri8:013.86:365.91:10-0.212:222.86:307:27Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat8:364.27:336.12:00-0.41:252.46:317:26Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 9:44 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 93% 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 Waning Gibbous (93% 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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