Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:23 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 12m at 11:58 pm (5.1 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 - Oct 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:176.411:055.14:050.74:51-0.46:536:42Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:566.44:431.15:44-0.46:546:41Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:024.611:39 AM6.35:231.66:40-0.26:556:39Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:044.212:266.06:072.17:410.16:556:38Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:183.81:205.56:592.68:520.46:566:37Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:503.72:275.18:082.910:130.66:576:35Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:253.83:504.79:583.111:260.76:586:34Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:284.15:124.611:372.86:596:33Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:104.36:194.612:230.712:412.46:596:31Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:414.67:134.71:070.71:282.07:006:30Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:074.87:584.71:430.82:071.67:016:29Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:305.08:374.72:131.02:411.27:026:28Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:525.29:144.62:381.13:120.97:026:26Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:155.49:494.53:011.33:430.67:036:25New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:385.510:254.43:251.54:150.47:046:24New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:025.611:044.23:491.74:500.37:056:22New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:285.611:484.04:152.05:280.37:066:21New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:575.64:422.26:110.37:076:20Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:383.711:30 AM5.55:122.57:000.47:076:19Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:393.512:125.35:472.87:560.57:086:18Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:553.51:065.16:403.09:020.67:096:16First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:193.62:194.88:073.210:130.67:106:15First Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:223.93:534.610:053.011:150.57:116:14First Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:054.35:194.611:372.57:126:13First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:424.86:304.812:070.512:401.77:136:12Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:185.47:324.912:510.51:341.07:136:11Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:545.98:284.91:330.62:230.27:146:10Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:316.39:214.92:130.83:11-0.47:156:09Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:086.710:134.72:531.13:58-0.87:166:08Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:476.811:064.53:321.44:45-0.97:176:07Full Moon30Sun
31Mon10:266.74:121.75:34-0.97:186:06Full Moon31Mon
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 3:40 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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