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 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 - Sep 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:084.212:205.15:551.67:041.36:327:24Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:013.712:585.26:222.08:081.36:337:23Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:133.31:485.26:542.39:331.26:347:21First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:033.12:565.27:422.711:040.96:347:20First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:553.24:205.39:182.96:357:19First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:583.65:375.612:120.411:09 AM2.86:367:17First Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:394.06:415.91:050.012:252.46:367:16Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:144.47:386.21:50-0.31:261.96:377:14Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:484.98:306.32:31-0.42:201.36:387:13Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:225.39:196.23:09-0.43:100.86:387:12Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:565.610:075.93:45-0.23:580.56:397:10Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:325.910:565.44:200.24:470.26:407:09Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:086.011:484.84:550.75:380.26:417:07Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:475.95:301.26:310.36:417:06Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:444.312:285.76:071.87:300.66:427:04Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:513.81:145.46:452.38:400.86:437:03Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:203.42:115.07:312.810:061.06:437:02Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:243.43:264.88:473.111:280.96:447:00Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:463.74:504.710:563.26:456:59Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:293.95:594.812:290.812:142.96:456:57Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:574.16:534.91:140.71:042.56:466:56Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:204.37:375.01:500.61:442.26:476:55Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:404.58:165.12:200.62:191.86:486:53Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:004.88:525.12:460.72:511.46:486:52Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:225.09:275.03:090.83:241.16:496:50New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:445.210:034.93:321.03:580.86:506:49New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:085.410:414.63:561.24:340.66:506:47New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:345.611:234.34:211.55:140.56:516:46New Moon28Tue
29Wed11:035.74:471.85:590.46:526:45Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:134.011:37 AM5.75:162.16:510.56:536:43Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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