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 57m at 8:15 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:36 am (4.0 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 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:356.59:044.21:181.62:43-1.56:555:29Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:226.69:444.42:101.33:23-1.66:545:30Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:086.410:244.62:591.24:02-1.46:545:31Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:536.011:054.63:481.14:41-1.16:535:32Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:385.411:464.74:391.15:19-0.66:525:33Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:264.75:321.25:550.06:515:33Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:294.612:174.06:301.36:310.66:505:34Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:154.51:193.37:401.47:091.26:495:35Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:074.42:492.89:121.47:551.86:485:36Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:094.44:512.710:441.19:062.26:475:37Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:134.46:322.911:520.810:332.46:465:38Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:114.67:253.112:430.46:455:39Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:004.87:563.31:220.16:445:40Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:425.08:213.512:282.21:55-0.26:435:41Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:195.28:453.71:082.02:24-0.46:425:42Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:535.49:093.91:431.82:52-0.56:415:43New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:265.49:354.02:171.63:19-0.66:405:44New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:595.410:034.22:521.43:46-0.56:395:45New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:335.310:324.43:291.24:14-0.46:385:46New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:105.011:034.54:091.14:44-0.16:375:47Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:514.611:384.64:541.05:150.26:365:48Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:394.05:451.05:480.76:345:49Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:184.712:403.56:461.06:261.26:335:49Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:074.82:073.08:050.97:151.66:325:50First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:084.84:022.89:420.78:292.06:315:51First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:234.95:383.111:040.210:042.26:305:52First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:365.26:413.412:06-0.36:285:53Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:405.57:273.812:57-0.86:275:54Waxing Gibbous28Fri
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 10:55 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 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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