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 1h 45m 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 - May 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:494.29:385.63:46-0.13:231.06:077:43Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:314.010:065.64:23-0.33:521.36:067:44Full Moon2Fri
3Sat11:133.810:345.54:59-0.44:201.66:057:45Full Moon3Sat
4Sun11:583.711:035.35:36-0.34:491.96:047:46Full Moon4Sun
5Mon12:463.56:15-0.25:202.26:047:46Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:403.36:570.05:552.56:037:47Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:064.82:433.27:420.26:392.76:027:48Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:464.44:023.38:350.47:452.96:017:49Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:374.15:123.59:370.69:313.06:007:49Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:533.85:573.710:400.711:222.75:597:50Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:283.66:304.011:320.75:587:51Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:463.66:594.412:242.212:160.75:577:52Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:483.87:274.81:111.612:540.75:577:53Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:433.97:585.31:521.01:310.85:567:53Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:354.08:305.72:330.32:080.95:557:54Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri9:234.19:046.13:14-0.32:451.15:557:55New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:124.29:416.43:57-0.83:251.35:547:56New Moon17Sat
18Sun11:034.110:226.54:42-1.14:061.55:537:56New Moon18Sun
19Mon11:584.011:066.45:30-1.34:511.75:537:57Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:573.96:21-1.35:432.05:527:58Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed2:013.97:15-1.16:442.35:517:59Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:505.63:094.08:13-0.88:002.55:517:59Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:555.14:184.29:15-0.49:362.45:508:00First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:114.55:204.510:20-0.111:142.15:508:01First Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:384.16:104.811:210.35:498:01First Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:593.96:545.212:291.512:130.65:498:02Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:103.87:325.41:290.912:590.95:488:03Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:123.88:065.62:180.41:401.25:488:03Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:043.78:385.73:010.02:151.55:488:04Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:483.79:085.83:39-0.22:471.75:478:05Full Moon30Fri
31Sat10:303.79:375.84:14-0.43:182.05:478:05Full Moon31Sat
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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