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 2h 26m 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 - Jul 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:073.85:31-0.44:372.45:508:15New Moon1Thu
2Fri12:403.86:01-0.35:172.55:508:15Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:153.96:30-0.16:032.55:518:15Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:504.07:000.26:552.55:518:14Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:314.52:274.27:300.67:582.55:528:14Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:173.93:084.48:021.09:192.45:528:14First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:213.43:544.68:371.410:552.05:538:14First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:003.04:425.09:221.85:548:14First Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:502.95:315.412:101.410:20 AM2.15:548:13First Quarter9Fri
10Sat7:153.06:205.81:070.711:23 AM2.35:558:13Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:183.37:096.31:550.012:242.35:558:13Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:053.67:586.72:40-0.61:232.25:568:12Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:473.98:467.03:22-1.12:192.15:568:12Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:274.19:347.14:04-1.43:131.95:578:11Full Moon14Wed
15Thu11:084.410:226.94:46-1.54:071.75:588:11Full Moon15Thu
16Fri11:514.611:126.45:27-1.35:031.65:588:11Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:354.96:09-1.06:031.65:598:10Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:045.81:215.16:50-0.47:081.66:008:10Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:015.02:095.27:310.28:221.56:008:09Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:064.23:025.38:140.99:521.46:018:08Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:303.54:005.39:021.611:251.16:028:08Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:183.15:015.410:022.16:028:07Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:053.25:585.512:400.711:14 AM2.56:038:07Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:203.46:505.71:390.312:202.66:048:06Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:063.67:365.82:260.01:162.66:058:05Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:403.78:165.93:05-0.22:022.66:058:04Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:063.88:525.93:37-0.22:402.46:068:04New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:313.99:265.94:07-0.33:152.36:078:03New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:564.09:575.84:33-0.23:492.26:078:02New Moon29Thu
30Fri11:224.110:295.64:59-0.14:242.16:088:01New Moon30Fri
31Sat11:494.311:015.35:240.05:022.06:098:00New Moon31Sat
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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