Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 34m at 8:27 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 3:31 pm (4.5 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 - Jan 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:585.04:063.410:411.49:591.17:054:59Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:515.25:373.211:520.810:561.57:055:00Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:385.56:543.312:490.37:055:01Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:205.67:523.41:35-0.17:055:02Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:595.88:373.512:332.02:15-0.47:055:03Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:345.89:143.61:132.12:49-0.67:055:03Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:065.89:473.71:492.23:22-0.77:055:04New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:385.810:193.72:222.23:52-0.77:055:05New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:085.710:533.72:552.24:23-0.67:055:06New Moon9Fri
10Sat9:395.511:273.73:302.24:53-0.57:055:07New Moon10Sat
11Sun10:105.24:072.35:24-0.37:055:08Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:033.810:43 AM4.94:482.35:560.07:055:09Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:413.811:19 AM4.45:372.46:290.37:045:10Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:223.912:033.96:352.47:040.77:045:11Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu2:074.01:033.47:532.37:451.17:045:12First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:574.22:402.99:362.08:361.47:045:12First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:474.54:342.811:001.49:381.77:035:13First Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:365.06:012.911:590.710:401.97:035:14First Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:245.47:053.212:480.07:035:15Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:115.97:553.51:32-0.77:025:16Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:586.48:393.812:331.82:15-1.37:025:17Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:456.79:214.11:251.72:57-1.67:015:18Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:326.810:034.32:161.53:39-1.87:015:19Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:186.710:474.53:071.44:21-1.77:005:20Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:066.311:324.63:591.35:04-1.47:005:21Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:575.74:561.35:46-0.96:595:22Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:194.711:51 AM5.05:571.36:30-0.36:595:23Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:094.712:534.17:081.47:150.46:585:24Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:044.72:103.48:351.48:061.16:575:25Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:054.83:533.010:121.19:101.66:575:26Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:074.95:412.911:310.710:232.06:565:27Third Quarter31Sat
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 11:59 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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