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 2h 55m 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 - Apr 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:095.19:425.13:100.53:28-0.26:447:20Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:534.910:135.23:510.24:000.16:437:20Full Moon2Wed
3Thu10:354.610:435.34:310.04:300.56:417:21Full Moon3Thu
4Fri11:184.311:135.25:11-0.14:590.96:407:22Full Moon4Fri
5Sat12:023.95:520.05:271.36:397:23Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:513.56:350.25:571.76:377:24Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:154.81:493.27:220.46:282.16:367:24Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:514.53:053.08:180.67:062.56:357:25Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:354.24:583.09:300.88:102.86:337:26Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:403.96:233.210:510.810:262.96:327:27Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:153.87:033.511:550.66:317:27Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:343.97:293.712:022.612:420.56:297:28Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:344.17:534.012:542.21:200.46:287:29Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:244.38:174.41:351.71:540.36:277:30Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue8:084.48:434.72:121.22:250.36:267:31Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:514.69:105.12:490.72:550.36:247:31Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:334.69:395.53:270.23:260.56:237:32New Moon17Thu
18Fri10:174.510:115.74:07-0.33:590.76:227:33New Moon18Fri
19Sat11:044.310:465.94:50-0.64:341.06:217:34New Moon19Sat
20Sun11:574.111:265.95:37-0.75:121.36:207:34Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:563.86:29-0.75:561.76:187:35Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:125.72:053.67:27-0.66:492.16:177:36Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:055.43:273.58:32-0.47:582.46:167:37First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:115.04:523.79:47-0.39:382.56:157:38First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:334.65:584.011:01-0.211:222.26:147:38First Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:004.56:484.412:03-0.16:137:39First Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:164.47:294.812:371.712:550.06:127:40Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:204.48:055.11:351.11:390.26:117:41Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue8:164.48:385.32:240.62:180.46:097:42Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:054.39:095.53:070.22:520.76:087:42Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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