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 4h 02m 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 - Mar 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:135.59:584.93:060.73:44-0.66:265:55New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:575.210:345.13:510.44:18-0.36:245:56New Moon2Sat
3Sun10:444.811:135.24:400.34:530.16:235:57Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:394.211:575.25:350.35:320.66:225:58Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:443.66:370.36:141.26:215:58Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:485.22:093.17:530.47:081.76:195:59First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:515.03:583.09:260.38:272.16:186:00First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:094.95:333.210:500.010:102.26:176:01First Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:285.06:353.611:55-0.311:322.06:156:02Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:355.18:193.91:47-0.57:147:02Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:335.38:544.21:331.62:30-0.67:137:03Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:225.39:254.52:231.33:08-0.67:117:04Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:055.39:544.63:061.03:40-0.47:107:05Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:455.110:224.73:440.74:09-0.27:087:06Full Moon14Thu
15Fri10:224.810:494.84:210.64:360.17:077:07Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:584.511:164.84:570.55:010.57:067:07Full Moon16Sat
17Sun11:364.111:444.75:330.55:260.97:047:08Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:163.76:120.65:511.37:037:09Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:124.61:033.36:560.76:181.77:027:10Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:444.52:022.97:470.96:462.07:007:10Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:224.33:332.78:551.07:202.46:597:11Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:144.15:462.810:261.08:332.76:577:12Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:364.06:583.011:440.710:492.76:567:13Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:044.17:293.312:370.56:557:14Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:094.37:533.712:112.41:190.26:537:14Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:034.68:194.01:042.01:55-0.16:527:15Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:514.98:464.41:481.52:28-0.26:517:16Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:365.19:154.92:310.93:01-0.36:497:17Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:205.19:465.33:130.43:34-0.26:487:18New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:065.110:205.63:57-0.14:080.06:467:18New Moon30Sat
31Sun10:534.810:575.84:43-0.44:440.36:457:19New Moon31Sun
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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