Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 7:54 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 17m at 12:41 am (4.6 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 - Oct 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:375.08:295.12:180.52:321.46:536:43Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:035.19:085.02:500.63:081.16:546:41Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:275.39:444.93:170.93:410.96:556:40New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:515.310:194.73:411.14:130.76:556:38New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:155.410:554.54:031.44:460.66:566:37New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:395.411:334.24:271.75:210.66:576:36New Moon6Fri
7Sat11:055.34:522.06:000.76:586:34Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:183.911:33 AM5.25:182.36:440.86:586:33Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:103.612:065.05:472.67:351.06:596:32Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:183.412:474.86:212.98:381.17:006:30Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:523.41:454.67:153.19:561.17:016:29First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:233.53:104.49:003.311:060.97:016:28First Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:103.84:434.510:573.011:590.77:026:27First Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:434.25:544.712:072.57:036:25First Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:134.66:544.912:420.612:591.97:046:24Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:445.17:485.11:210.51:461.27:056:23Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:175.68:395.21:590.52:330.57:066:22Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:516.19:295.22:360.63:19-0.17:066:20Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:286.510:205.03:140.84:06-0.57:076:19Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:066.711:144.83:531.14:55-0.87:086:18Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:486.74:341.55:48-0.87:096:17Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:124.511:33 AM6.55:181.96:44-0.67:106:16Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:174.212:246.16:092.37:45-0.37:116:14Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:314.01:245.67:122.78:530.07:116:13Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:554.02:355.08:372.910:080.37:126:12Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:134.24:014.610:272.811:160.57:136:11Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:104.55:244.411:532.47:146:10Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:544.86:334.412:120.612:551.97:156:09Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:285.07:294.412:570.81:431.47:166:08Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:585.28:174.31:351.02:241.07:176:07Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue8:245.48:594.32:061.32:590.77:186:06Waning 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 4:17 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 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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