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 6h 13m at 6:52 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:41 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Mar 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:065.98:194.412:561.42:02-1.26:265:55Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:565.98:534.81:480.92:38-1.16:255:56New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:435.89:265.12:360.53:13-0.86:235:56New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:295.410:015.33:240.23:47-0.46:225:57New Moon4Thu
5Fri10:154.910:365.34:110.14:200.16:215:58Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:044.311:125.25:000.14:520.76:205:59Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:573.611:515.05:520.25:231.26:186:00Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon1:013.16:490.55:551.86:176:01Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:344.82:342.78:020.76:302.36:166:01First Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:284.55:102.79:370.87:282.66:146:02First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:444.26:313.010:590.69:562.86:136:03First Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:084.27:043.311:570.411:222.56:126:04First Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:154.47:253.512:390.26:106:05Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:074.58:433.712:142.22:130.17:097:06Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:504.79:024.01:541.82:410.07:077:06Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue8:284.89:224.22:291.43:060.07:067:07Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:044.89:434.53:031.13:290.07:057:08Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:394.810:064.83:370.73:530.27:037:09Full Moon18Thu
19Fri10:164.610:315.04:120.44:170.47:027:09Full Moon19Fri
20Sat10:554.410:585.24:510.24:430.77:017:10Full Moon20Sat
21Sun11:394.011:295.35:330.05:111.06:597:11Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:303.66:210.05:411.46:587:12Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:065.31:323.27:160.06:151.86:567:13Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:515.22:562.98:230.17:002.26:557:13Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:495.04:452.99:460.18:142.56:547:14Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:074.86:103.211:08-0.110:172.66:527:15Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:394.87:003.612:13-0.36:517:16Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:584.97:384.11:05-0.56:507:17Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon7:035.08:134.51:051.61:50-0.56:487:17Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue8:005.18:465.02:010.92:29-0.46:477:18Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed8:525.09:185.32:490.43:05-0.26:457:19New Moon31Wed
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 87% 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 (87% 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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