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 1h 10m 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 - Nov 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:466.311:134.33:331.74:48-0.56:195:05Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:246.04:112.15:38-0.36:205:04Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:134.011:05 AM5.54:522.66:310.06:215:03Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:223.811:50 AM5.15:412.97:290.46:225:02Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:463.812:464.66:493.28:360.66:235:01First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:103.92:044.28:473.39:440.86:235:00First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:044.13:344.010:343.010:400.96:244:59First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:414.44:483.911:342.511:240.96:254:59First Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:094.65:474.012:182.06:264:58Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:344.96:374.112:011.012:541.66:274:57Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:585.17:214.212:331.11:271.16:284:56Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:235.48:014.21:021.31:590.76:294:56Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:485.78:414.21:301.42:320.36:304:55Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:155.99:224.11:591.63:06-0.16:314:54Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:436.010:054.02:291.83:43-0.36:324:54Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:156.110:543.93:012.04:24-0.46:334:53Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:506.111:503.83:372.35:10-0.56:344:53Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:315.94:182.56:00-0.46:354:52Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:523.811:19 AM5.65:102.86:55-0.26:364:52Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:013.812:195.26:202.97:560.06:374:51Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:124.01:354.77:543.09:020.16:384:51Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:114.43:064.49:422.610:040.36:394:50Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:584.84:324.311:021.910:580.56:404:50Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:405.35:454.312:041.26:404:50Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:195.86:494.312:560.56:414:49Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:576.17:474.312:290.91:44-0.16:424:49Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:336.48:394.31:111.22:29-0.66:434:49New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:096.59:284.21:501.53:11-0.86:444:49New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:456.410:174.12:281.83:53-0.96:454:48New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:206.311:074.03:052.14:35-0.86:464:48New 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 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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