Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 6:52 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 01m at 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 - Dec 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:395.56:423.512:420.56:474:48Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:146.07:393.61:26-0.26:484:48Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:526.58:303.812:201.92:09-0.96:494:48Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:336.89:193.91:052.02:54-1.36:504:48New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:177.110:094.01:512.13:39-1.66:514:48New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:027.111:004.02:392.14:26-1.76:514:48New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:506.811:524.13:312.25:15-1.56:524:48Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:416.44:292.36:04-1.26:534:48Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:464.211:38 AM5.75:362.46:53-0.76:544:48Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:424.412:414.96:542.47:44-0.16:544:48First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:394.61:584.18:302.28:380.56:554:49First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:354.93:323.510:101.79:341.06:564:49First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:265.25:073.311:271.110:281.56:564:49First Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:115.46:333.212:280.56:574:49Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:525.77:403.31:170.06:584:50Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:315.88:303.512:022.21:59-0.36:584:50Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:065.99:103.512:432.42:35-0.56:594:51Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:405.99:443.61:202.53:08-0.67:004:51Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:135.910:173.61:552.53:39-0.77:004:51Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:445.910:503.62:292.54:10-0.67:014:52Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:165.711:243.63:042.54:41-0.67:014:52Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:475.511:593.73:412.55:12-0.47:024:53Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:205.24:222.65:43-0.27:024:53Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:363.710:56 AM4.85:102.66:150.17:024:54Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:143.911:37 AM4.36:082.66:470.47:034:55Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:544.012:303.77:202.67:210.87:034:55Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:374.31:463.28:572.38:011.37:044:56Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:224.63:412.810:301.78:521.67:044:57Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:085.05:252.811:360.99:511.97:044:57Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:545.56:443.012:290.17:044:58Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:426.07:383.31:16-0.67:054:59Waning Crescent31Thu
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 3:06 am — 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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