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 58m 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 - Mar 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:405.010:145.03:380.53:57-0.16:265:55Full Moon1Sun
2Mon10:254.610:465.24:240.34:260.36:245:56Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:154.011:235.35:150.24:570.86:235:57Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:163.46:140.25:301.36:225:57Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:085.31:372.97:240.26:091.86:215:58Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:035.23:362.78:540.27:052.36:195:59Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:185.15:312.910:25-0.18:572.66:186:00Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:455.17:313.312:34-0.47:177:01Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:035.28:093.71:28-0.77:157:02Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:075.48:414.11:042.02:13-0.87:147:02Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:015.49:114.42:001.52:51-0.87:137:03Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:495.49:394.72:471.03:25-0.67:117:04New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:325.210:074.93:300.63:55-0.37:107:05New Moon13Fri
14Sat10:124.910:345.14:100.44:220.17:097:06New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:524.511:015.14:490.24:480.57:077:07New Moon15Sun
16Mon11:334.011:295.15:280.25:121.07:067:07Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:173.66:090.35:361.47:047:08Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:073.16:530.45:591.87:037:09Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:284.72:122.77:460.76:182.27:027:10Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:044.54:182.58:550.86:202.57:007:10First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:544.310:330.86:597:11First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:154.17:493.111:510.610:402.96:587:12First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:504.17:553.312:430.46:567:13First Quarter23Mon
24Tue6:004.38:073.612:112.61:220.26:557:14Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:544.58:233.91:032.21:540.06:537:14Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:414.78:434.31:451.62:23-0.16:527:15Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:254.99:064.72:251.12:500.06:517:16Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:084.99:325.13:040.53:180.16:497:17Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:524.810:015.53:460.03:470.36:487:17Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:384.510:335.84:29-0.44:180.66:477:18Full Moon30Mon
31Tue11:284.211:095.95:16-0.74:511.06:457:19Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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