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 3h 04m 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 - Jan 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:485.910:463.62:332.44:10-0.87:054:59Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:215.811:193.73:112.34:41-0.77:055:00Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:565.611:523.83:522.35:12-0.67:055:00Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:335.24:382.35:43-0.37:055:01Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:284.011:16 AM4.75:332.26:150.07:055:02Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:054.212:084.16:382.16:490.57:055:03Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:484.51:183.48:011.97:281.07:055:04Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:374.83:022.99:411.48:171.57:055:05Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:325.24:582.711:050.79:211.97:055:05Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:295.66:302.912:090.07:055:06Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:246.07:343.31:02-0.77:055:07Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:186.48:223.61:50-1.37:055:08Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:106.79:023.812:422.12:34-1.67:055:09New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:596.89:414.01:381.93:15-1.87:045:10New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:456.710:204.22:301.83:55-1.77:045:11New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:306.410:594.43:201.64:33-1.47:045:12New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:145.811:384.54:111.65:10-0.97:045:13Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:595.15:041.65:45-0.47:035:14Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:184.511:46 AM4.46:001.66:170.37:035:15Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:594.612:393.67:051.76:490.97:035:16Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:434.61:512.98:311.77:201.57:025:17First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:334.63:532.510:151.47:582.07:025:18First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:314.66:242.611:351.09:052.47:015:19First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:294.77:392.812:320.57:015:20First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:224.98:113.11:140.17:005:21Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:085.28:343.31:48-0.27:005:22Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:505.48:553.412:292.52:19-0.56:595:23Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:275.69:163.61:112.32:47-0.76:585:24Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:025.89:393.71:492.13:14-0.86:585:25Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:365.810:053.92:271.93:41-0.96:575:26Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:115.710:324.13:051.74:08-0.86:565:27Full Moon31Fri
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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