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 1h 13m at 1:36 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (61% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Oct 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:264.212:075.65:501.87:060.56:536:42Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:303.912:545.56:322.38:120.66:546:40Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:513.61:545.37:272.69:320.66:556:39Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:303.63:125.18:502.910:540.56:566:38Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:503.94:395.110:382.86:566:36Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:454.35:545.312:010.212:022.46:576:35Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:274.76:585.412:540.11:041.96:586:34Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:055.17:545.51:400.01:561.36:596:32Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:395.58:445.52:210.12:430.87:006:31Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:135.79:315.42:590.33:280.47:006:30New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:465.910:175.13:330.64:100.27:016:28New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:185.911:024.84:061.04:520.17:026:27New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:505.811:504.44:381.45:350.17:036:26Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:235.65:101.96:210.37:036:25Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:434.011:58 AM5.35:432.37:090.57:046:23Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:443.712:365.06:202.78:050.87:056:22Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:013.61:224.67:063.09:121.07:066:21First Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:443.62:294.38:223.310:291.17:076:20First Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:003.84:014.110:413.311:331.07:086:18First Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:404.05:224.212:022.97:086:17First Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:094.36:234.312:210.912:502.57:096:16Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:344.67:124.51:000.91:292.07:106:15Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:584.97:564.61:330.92:031.57:116:14Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:235.28:384.72:030.92:371.07:126:13Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:495.59:194.72:331.03:120.67:136:12Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:165.810:004.73:031.13:490.27:146:11Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:466.010:454.53:341.34:30-0.17:156:10Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:196.211:354.34:071.65:14-0.37:156:08Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:566.24:431.96:02-0.47:166:07Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:324.111:39 AM6.15:252.26:57-0.37:176:06Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri1:373.912:305.86:162.57:58-0.17:186:05Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 61% 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 Third Quarter (61% 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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