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 2h 34m at 9:47 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:53 am (3.4 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 - Apr 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:074.71:213.27:050.56:171.96:457:19Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:424.72:392.98:020.66:482.36:437:20Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:284.54:372.89:180.67:422.66:427:21First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:334.46:143.110:460.49:422.86:417:22First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:024.47:013.411:550.111:312.56:397:22First Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:274.67:353.812:49-0.36:387:23First Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:344.98:074.312:402.01:34-0.56:377:24Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:335.28:394.71:361.42:15-0.66:357:25Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:275.49:125.22:260.72:54-0.66:347:25Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:185.49:475.63:140.13:31-0.46:337:26Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:085.210:235.84:02-0.44:080.06:317:27Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:594.811:005.94:50-0.74:450.46:307:28Full Moon12Mon
13Tue11:544.411:405.85:41-0.85:241.06:297:29Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:543.96:35-0.76:041.56:287:29Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:225.52:043.57:33-0.56:492.16:267:30Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri1:105.13:323.38:39-0.27:462.56:257:31Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat2:084.75:183.49:560.19:242.86:247:32Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:254.36:323.611:130.211:282.76:237:32Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:534.17:173.912:140.26:217:33Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:074.17:494.112:412.31:030.26:207:34Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:054.18:144.31:301.91:420.36:197:35Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:534.28:364.52:091.52:140.46:187:36Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:334.28:584.72:421.12:420.56:177:36Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:114.29:204.93:130.83:060.76:157:37Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:464.19:435.13:430.43:300.96:147:38New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:234.010:075.24:150.23:551.26:137:39New Moon26Mon
27Tue11:023.910:325.34:490.04:201.46:127:40New Moon27Tue
28Wed11:453.710:595.35:25-0.14:471.76:117:40New Moon28Wed
29Thu12:353.46:07-0.25:162.06:107:41Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:353.26:53-0.15:502.46:097:42Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 12:20 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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