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 4m 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 - Aug 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:253.04:065.08:502.36:107:59Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:413.05:085.012:031.29:55 AM2.76:107:59Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon8:103.26:065.21:070.911:23 AM2.96:117:58Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:513.46:555.41:550.512:302.96:127:57Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:173.67:395.62:330.21:212.86:137:56Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:393.78:175.83:050.02:022.66:137:55Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:003.98:525.93:34-0.12:402.46:147:54New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:224.19:265.94:00-0.23:162.16:157:53New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:464.29:595.84:26-0.23:521.96:167:52New Moon9Sun
10Mon11:124.410:345.64:51-0.14:311.86:167:51New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:394.611:115.35:170.15:141.66:177:50Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:084.85:440.46:021.56:187:48Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:415.06:120.86:571.56:197:47Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:444.21:195.26:411.38:031.46:197:46Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:503.62:065.37:141.89:291.26:207:45First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:263.13:085.47:552.311:040.96:217:44First Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:313.04:235.69:032.76:227:43First Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:043.35:365.912:190.310:46 AM2.86:227:42Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:583.76:406.21:18-0.212:112.66:237:40Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:364.07:376.52:06-0.61:182.36:247:39Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:114.48:296.62:49-0.82:151.96:247:38Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:444.79:166.53:28-0.83:051.56:257:37Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:175.010:016.24:03-0.63:531.26:267:35Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:505.210:465.74:37-0.34:401.06:277:34Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:245.411:315.15:100.25:280.96:277:33Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:595.45:410.76:171.06:287:32Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:194.512:345.36:111.37:111.16:297:30Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:143.91:125.26:401.98:141.36:297:29Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:233.31:575.07:092.49:391.46:307:28Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:203.02:564.87:422.811:161.36:317:26Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:154.76:327:25Third Quarter31Mon
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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