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 32m at 12:41 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Nov 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:495.59:364.22:331.53:310.47:196:05New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:135.610:134.12:581.74:020.27:206:04New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:385.710:504.03:231.94:340.17:206:03New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:035.711:313.93:492.15:080.17:216:02New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:305.611:163.83:162.34:450.16:225:01Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:595.53:462.55:260.26:235:00Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:073.610:33 AM5.34:202.86:110.36:245:00Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:063.511:14 AM5.05:033.07:010.56:254:59Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:153.612:074.76:073.17:590.66:264:58First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:223.81:194.37:423.29:010.76:274:57First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:134.12:554.19:342.89:580.76:284:57First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:524.54:224.110:522.210:480.86:294:56First Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:285.05:344.211:491.411:330.96:304:55Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:045.66:374.312:390.66:314:55Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:426.17:344.412:161.01:27-0.16:324:54Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:206.68:284.512:591.12:14-0.76:334:53Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:016.99:204.51:421.33:01-1.16:344:53Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:427.010:134.42:251.63:48-1.36:354:52Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:256.911:094.33:101.84:38-1.36:364:52Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:116.53:592.15:29-1.06:364:51Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:094.211:01 AM6.04:542.46:22-0.76:374:51Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:114.111:56 AM5.45:582.67:17-0.26:384:50Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:184.212:594.77:182.78:170.26:394:50Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:254.32:174.19:002.69:180.66:404:50Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:224.63:443.810:322.310:151.06:414:49Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:074.85:053.611:381.711:031.36:424:49Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:455.06:123.612:301.26:434:49Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:175.37:083.61:110.86:444:49Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:465.57:533.712:181.81:470.46:454:48Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:155.68:323.712:501.92:200.16:464:48Waning 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 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (71% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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