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 2h 06m at 5:13 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:21 pm (5.5 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 - Jun 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:105.43:214.28:28-0.68:342.45:478:06Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:174.64:194.59:22-0.110:152.25:468:07Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:373.95:114.810:170.511:441.75:468:07Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:073.55:575.011:091.05:468:08Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:333.36:375.312:531.111:57 AM1.45:468:08Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:493.27:145.51:490.612:391.85:468:09Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:503.37:485.72:340.21:182.15:468:09Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:383.48:205.83:12-0.21:532.35:458:10Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:183.48:525.83:47-0.42:282.45:458:10New Moon9Tue
10Wed10:543.59:235.94:19-0.53:022.55:458:11New Moon10Wed
11Thu11:303.59:555.84:51-0.53:362.55:458:11New Moon11Thu
12Fri12:063.55:24-0.54:112.65:458:11New Moon12Fri
13Sat12:443.55:57-0.54:502.65:458:12Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:233.66:31-0.45:342.75:458:12Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon2:033.77:05-0.26:262.85:468:13Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:154.92:443.87:400.17:302.75:468:13Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:024.43:264.18:160.48:502.65:468:13First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:023.94:094.48:560.810:272.25:468:13First Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:283.44:524.89:411.211:481.55:468:14First Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:113.15:355.310:331.55:468:14First Quarter20Sat
21Sun6:423.16:195.912:510.811:26 AM1.85:478:14Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon7:573.37:066.41:440.012:212.05:478:14Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue8:573.57:546.82:34-0.71:162.15:478:14Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed9:473.78:427.13:21-1.32:112.15:478:15Full Moon24Wed
25Thu10:343.99:307.14:07-1.63:052.15:488:15Full Moon25Thu
26Fri11:214.110:187.04:52-1.73:592.05:488:15Full Moon26Fri
27Sat12:074.25:37-1.64:552.05:488:15Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:544.46:21-1.35:552.05:498:15Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:414.57:04-0.87:002.15:498:15Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:525.22:304.77:47-0.28:132.15:508:15Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 8:17 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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