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 1h 27m 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 - Aug 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:184.45:490.35:442.06:108:00Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:474.56:150.66:312.06:107:59Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:144.41:194.66:411.07:262.06:117:58Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:013.91:564.77:081.48:361.96:127:57Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:043.32:424.97:391.810:081.76:137:56First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:482.93:435.18:192.211:371.26:137:55First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:502.94:515.49:302.66:147:54First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:143.25:545.812:420.611:01 AM2.76:157:53Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:053.56:526.31:340.012:172.56:157:52Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:443.97:466.62:19-0.61:202.26:167:51Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:214.38:376.83:00-0.92:181.86:177:50Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:574.69:266.83:40-1.03:111.56:187:49Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:335.010:146.54:18-1.04:031.16:187:48Full Moon13Fri
14Sat11:125.311:036.04:56-0.74:560.96:197:47Full Moon14Sat
15Sun11:525.511:545.45:34-0.25:510.96:207:45Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:345.56:110.36:500.96:217:44Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:514.61:185.56:491.07:571.06:217:43Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:563.92:085.47:291.69:181.16:227:42Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:233.43:075.28:142.210:521.16:237:41Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:253.24:185.19:202.76:247:39Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:093.45:295.212:120.811:01 AM2.96:247:38Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:063.66:295.31:120.612:192.96:257:37Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:403.87:195.41:580.41:142.76:267:36Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:064.08:005.62:350.21:562.46:267:34Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:274.28:365.63:050.22:322.26:277:33Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:484.39:105.63:310.23:041.96:287:32New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:094.59:425.53:550.23:371.76:297:31New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:324.710:145.34:180.44:111.56:297:29New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:564.810:485.04:410.64:471.46:307:28New Moon29Sun
30Mon11:215.011:254.75:050.85:271.36:317:27Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:495.15:291.26:121.36:317:25Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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