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 : 9:47 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 15m at 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 - Aug 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:164.08:236.72:54-0.61:592.06:098:00Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:574.29:096.93:35-1.02:511.86:107:59New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:374.59:566.94:16-1.23:411.66:117:58New Moon3Mon
4Tue11:194.710:446.74:57-1.24:331.56:127:57New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:034.95:39-1.05:291.46:127:56Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:485.06:21-0.66:291.46:137:55Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:285.61:375.17:040.07:351.56:147:54Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:294.82:295.27:490.68:531.56:157:53First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:414.13:285.28:381.310:261.36:157:52First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:143.54:325.39:391.911:511.06:167:51First Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:583.45:345.410:532.36:177:50First Quarter11Tue
12Wed7:263.56:315.512:590.612:052.56:187:49Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:263.87:205.71:530.31:042.56:187:48Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:063.98:035.82:370.01:522.46:197:47Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:384.08:415.83:13-0.12:312.36:207:46Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:054.19:155.83:45-0.13:052.26:207:44Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:304.29:475.84:14-0.13:372.16:217:43Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:564.310:185.64:410.04:102.06:227:42Full Moon18Tue
19Wed11:244.410:495.45:070.24:441.96:237:41Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:534.411:225.05:330.45:211.96:237:40Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:234.56:010.76:031.96:247:38Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:554.56:291.06:511.96:257:37Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:414.21:304.66:581.47:491.96:267:36Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:353.72:144.77:311.89:061.96:267:35Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:583.33:104.88:132.210:431.66:277:33Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:573.14:185.09:192.66:287:32Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:303.35:255.312:001.110:46 AM2.76:287:31Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:303.66:245.812:570.512:002.56:297:30Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:134.07:196.21:450.01:012.36:307:28Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:514.48:106.52:28-0.51:561.96:317:27Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon9:284.78:596.73:09-0.72:471.56:317:26New Moon31Mon
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 6:39 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 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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