Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 7h 16m at 6:52 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:41 pm (3.8 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 - Feb 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:026.69:254.41:461.53:06-1.76:555:29New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:496.510:024.62:381.23:44-1.56:545:30New Moon2Tue
3Wed9:366.110:414.93:290.94:21-1.26:545:31New Moon3Wed
4Thu10:235.511:215.04:210.84:58-0.76:535:32Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:134.85:160.85:34-0.16:525:32Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:025.012:074.06:150.96:090.66:515:33Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:464.91:123.27:241.06:441.36:505:34First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:354.82:482.78:551.07:241.96:495:35First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:354.75:122.610:330.88:282.46:485:36First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:454.66:542.911:470.510:152.66:475:37First Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:514.77:393.112:410.26:465:38Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:474.98:063.31:22-0.16:455:39Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:345.18:283.512:262.31:55-0.36:445:40Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:135.28:473.71:072.12:23-0.46:435:41Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:485.39:073.81:421.82:48-0.56:425:42Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue8:215.49:294.02:151.63:12-0.56:415:43Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:535.39:534.22:491.43:35-0.36:405:44Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:255.110:184.43:241.23:59-0.26:395:45Full Moon18Thu
19Fri10:004.810:444.64:021.04:230.16:385:46Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:384.311:134.74:440.94:480.56:375:47Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:223.811:464.85:310.95:150.96:365:48Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:173.36:280.95:431.36:355:49Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:274.91:362.77:390.86:161.86:335:49Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:214.93:402.59:140.67:082.26:325:50Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:344.95:332.810:430.28:552.56:315:51Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:575.16:333.111:47-0.310:412.36:305:52Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:105.47:123.612:38-0.76:285:53Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:115.77:464.01:22-1.06:275:54Waning Crescent28Sun
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 10:16 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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