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 5h 16m at 6:52 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:41 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Apr 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:394.99:505.63:34-0.13:380.26:447:20New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:254.610:225.74:18-0.44:100.66:437:20New Moon2Fri
3Sat11:124.210:545.65:01-0.54:411.06:417:21New Moon3Sat
4Sun12:003.85:45-0.45:111.46:407:22Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:533.46:30-0.25:421.96:397:23Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:025.21:553.17:200.06:152.26:377:23Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:414.83:182.98:170.36:552.66:367:24Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:284.45:213.09:290.68:012.86:357:25First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:334.16:313.210:490.610:232.96:337:26First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:043.97:043.511:520.611:592.66:327:27First Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:263.97:283.712:380.56:317:27First Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:284.07:484.012:532.11:140.56:307:28Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:194.18:094.31:341.61:450.56:287:29Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:044.28:324.72:111.12:120.66:277:30Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:464.28:565.12:470.62:390.76:267:30Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:284.29:225.43:230.13:070.96:247:31Full Moon16Fri
17Sat10:104.19:515.74:00-0.33:361.16:237:32Full Moon17Sat
18Sun10:554.010:235.94:41-0.64:071.36:227:33Full Moon18Sun
19Mon11:443.810:595.95:25-0.84:411.66:217:34Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:413.56:14-0.85:191.96:207:34Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:453.37:08-0.76:062.26:187:35Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:315.63:003.38:09-0.67:092.56:177:36Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:335.24:223.49:18-0.48:392.66:167:37Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:504.85:283.810:29-0.210:352.46:157:38Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:214.56:184.211:32-0.16:147:38Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:444.36:594.712:041.812:240.06:137:39Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:554.37:365.11:081.21:100.26:127:40Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:574.28:115.52:020.51:500.56:117:41Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:514.28:445.82:490.02:270.86:107:42Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:414.19:175.93:32-0.43:011.26:087:42New Moon30Fri
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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