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 43m 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 - Jun 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:103.710:065.74:48-0.53:482.15:478:06Full Moon1Sun
2Mon11:513.610:355.55:22-0.44:202.35:468:06Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:353.65:57-0.44:552.55:468:07Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:203.56:34-0.25:342.65:468:08Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:103.57:130.06:222.85:468:08Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:164.73:033.67:540.27:222.95:468:09Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:014.33:583.88:380.48:422.95:468:09Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:593.94:474.09:280.710:252.75:458:10Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:203.65:274.410:200.911:462.25:458:10Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:563.46:044.811:101.15:458:11Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:163.46:405.312:441.511:56 AM1.25:458:11Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:233.57:175.81:320.812:411.35:458:11Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:233.77:566.22:180.11:261.55:458:12Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:163.98:386.63:02-0.62:121.65:458:12Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:074.09:206.93:46-1.12:591.75:468:12New Moon15Sun
16Mon10:574.110:056.94:32-1.43:471.85:468:13New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:494.210:526.75:19-1.54:391.95:468:13New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:434.36:07-1.55:352.05:468:13Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:384.36:57-1.26:382.15:468:14Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:385.82:354.57:47-0.87:512.25:468:14Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:385.13:354.68:39-0.29:182.25:478:14First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:494.34:344.89:350.310:531.95:478:14First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:133.85:285.110:330.85:478:14First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:423.56:165.312:131.411:29 AM1.35:478:15First Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:043.46:595.51:160.912:191.65:488:15Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:123.47:375.72:080.41:041.95:488:15Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:053.58:125.82:510.11:442.15:488:15Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:473.68:455.83:28-0.22:212.25:498:15Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:233.79:165.94:01-0.32:552.35:498:15Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:583.79:475.84:33-0.43:282.45:508:15Full Moon30Mon
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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