Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 04m at 7:54 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 2:52 pm (4.2 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 - Feb 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:225.810:394.33:141.54:18-0.96:565:28New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:025.511:154.53:581.44:51-0.66:555:29Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:465.111:554.64:481.35:26-0.36:545:30Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:364.55:431.26:030.26:535:31Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:384.812:363.86:491.26:440.76:535:32Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:294.91:583.28:121.17:331.36:525:33First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:305.03:482.99:500.88:401.76:515:34First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:385.25:313.011:130.310:042.06:505:35First Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:455.46:463.312:17-0.36:495:36Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:465.77:373.61:08-0.76:485:37Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:405.98:183.912:251.81:53-1.06:475:38Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:296.08:534.21:191.62:32-1.16:465:39Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:136.09:274.32:061.43:08-1.16:455:40Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:545.810:004.52:501.23:42-0.96:445:40Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:325.510:324.53:311.14:13-0.66:435:41Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:115.111:054.54:121.14:42-0.26:425:42Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:494.511:384.54:541.15:110.36:415:43Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:304.05:391.25:380.86:405:44Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:124.412:163.46:291.36:061.26:395:45Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:504.31:162.97:321.46:351.76:385:46Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:374.22:582.59:051.47:132.16:375:47Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:404.15:192.610:411.28:282.46:355:48Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:544.26:412.811:450.810:172.56:345:49Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:574.47:153.112:310.46:335:50Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:484.77:393.41:080.06:325:51Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:335.18:033.712:192.11:41-0.36:315:51Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:145.38:294.01:031.82:11-0.66:295:52Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:535.58:564.31:431.42:41-0.76:285:53New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:335.69:264.62:241.03:12-0.76:275:54New Moon29Thu
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 11:23 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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