Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 5:13 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 26m at 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 - Nov 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:015.810:144.02:461.83:580.17:196:05Full Moon1Fri
2Sat9:255.810:543.83:102.14:310.07:196:04Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:495.810:373.72:342.34:040.06:205:03Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:165.811:253.52:592.64:420.06:215:02Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:455.63:262.85:230.16:225:01Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:213.410:17 AM5.43:533.06:090.36:235:01Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:273.410:57 AM5.14:253.17:000.46:245:00Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:523.411:46 AM4.85:223.37:570.56:254:59Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:583.612:534.57:073.48:560.66:264:58Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:313.92:224.29:133.29:490.76:274:57Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:574.33:544.010:382.610:340.86:284:57Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:234.85:104.011:361.811:141.06:294:56Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:525.36:164.112:250.96:304:55Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:245.97:174.21:120.16:314:55Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:596.48:134.212:321.41:59-0.66:324:54Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:376.99:074.21:121.72:46-1.26:334:53New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:177.110:014.11:541.93:34-1.56:344:53New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:007.110:584.02:382.14:24-1.56:354:52New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:476.911:593.93:242.35:17-1.46:364:52Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:376.54:172.66:12-1.16:364:51Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:013.911:33 AM5.95:212.87:07-0.66:374:51Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri2:074.012:375.26:402.98:06-0.26:384:50First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:124.21:524.58:212.89:050.36:394:50First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:074.53:214.010:062.410:000.76:404:50First Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:524.84:473.711:221.810:481.26:414:49First Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:295.16:033.512:191.26:424:49Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:025.47:073.51:060.76:434:49Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:325.67:593.512:041.91:440.36:444:49Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:005.78:433.612:362.12:19-0.16:454:48Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:295.89:213.61:062.42:51-0.36:464:48Full Moon30Sat
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 3:10 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 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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