Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 7:03 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 05m at 2:16 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jan 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:394.011:27 AM4.55:452.36:270.37:054:59Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:224.012:113.96:452.47:010.77:055:00Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:094.11:073.48:042.47:381.17:055:01Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:004.22:342.99:492.18:231.67:055:01Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:504.44:262.711:091.79:191.97:055:02Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:374.75:582.712:051.17:055:03Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:195.07:033.012:480.67:055:04Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:585.37:483.21:260.07:055:05Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:375.68:243.412:012.22:00-0.47:055:06Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:156.08:573.612:472.12:34-0.87:055:07Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:546.29:323.81:322.03:09-1.17:055:08New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:336.310:084.02:161.93:44-1.37:055:08New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:146.310:464.23:011.74:21-1.37:055:09New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:576.011:274.43:501.64:59-1.17:045:10Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:445.64:431.65:38-0.77:045:11Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:114.611:37 AM4.95:441.56:19-0.27:045:12Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:584.812:384.26:541.57:030.37:045:13First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:514.91:583.48:211.47:530.97:035:14First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:515.13:433.010:001.08:561.57:035:15First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:545.35:273.011:210.410:091.87:025:16First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:545.66:493.212:25-0.17:025:17Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:505.87:463.51:17-0.67:025:18Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:406.08:293.712:202.02:01-0.97:015:19Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:266.09:043.91:131.92:39-1.07:015:20Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:076.09:374.01:581.83:14-1.07:005:21Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:445.910:084.12:381.73:46-0.96:595:22Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:195.610:394.13:161.64:16-0.66:595:23Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:535.311:114.23:541.64:43-0.46:585:24Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:284.811:424.24:331.65:100.06:585:25Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:034.45:161.75:370.46:575:26Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:154.211:41 AM3.86:041.86:040.86:565:27Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 4:39 pm — 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 80% 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 (80% 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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