Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 8:27 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 33m at 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 - Aug 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:594.211:085.45:350.05:062.16:108:00Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:324.36:040.25:492.16:107:59Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:074.46:350.56:382.16:117:58Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:254.61:454.57:070.87:372.16:127:57Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:164.12:294.77:421.28:522.06:137:56Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:263.63:224.98:241.610:271.76:137:55Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:103.24:235.29:212.011:501.16:147:54Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:543.25:255.610:342.26:157:53Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:113.56:226.012:530.511:46 AM2.36:157:52Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:083.87:176.41:46-0.112:502.26:167:51Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:544.28:086.72:32-0.61:481.96:177:50Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:364.58:586.93:16-0.92:421.76:187:49New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:154.79:456.83:57-1.03:331.46:187:48New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:555.010:326.54:38-0.94:241.26:197:46New Moon14Thu
15Fri11:365.111:206.05:18-0.65:151.26:207:45Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:195.25:57-0.26:101.26:217:44Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:105.41:035.26:360.47:081.36:217:43Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:054.71:495.17:151.08:151.56:227:42Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue2:084.02:415.07:571.69:381.56:237:41First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:313.53:424.98:462.111:091.46:247:39First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:213.34:504.99:582.66:247:38First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:583.45:525.012:221.111:24 AM2.76:257:37First Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:583.66:445.21:180.812:302.76:267:36Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:353.87:295.32:020.51:192.66:267:34Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:024.08:075.52:370.31:582.46:277:33Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:274.28:425.63:080.22:332.26:287:32Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:514.39:165.73:360.13:061.96:297:31Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:164.59:485.64:030.13:391.76:297:29Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:424.610:215.54:290.24:141.66:307:28Full Moon29Fri
30Sat11:104.810:565.34:560.44:521.56:317:27Full Moon30Sat
31Sun11:404.911:364.95:240.65:341.46:317:25Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 5:01 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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