Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 31m at 9:47 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:494.84:394.09:23-0.29:402.75:478:06First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:084.45:294.410:240.011:172.25:478:06First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:384.16:124.911:190.35:468:07First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:014.06:525.412:291.512:100.55:468:07Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:143.97:315.91:280.712:560.85:468:08Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:194.08:106.32:210.01:411.15:468:08Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:164.08:496.53:09-0.62:231.45:468:09Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:104.09:276.63:54-1.03:051.75:468:09Full Moon8Tue
9Wed11:014.010:066.54:39-1.23:471.95:458:10Full Moon9Wed
10Thu11:533.910:456.25:23-1.24:282.25:458:10Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:463.86:07-1.05:132.55:458:11Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:393.86:52-0.76:012.75:458:11Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:065.42:343.87:36-0.46:582.95:458:12Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:514.83:333.88:220.08:083.05:458:12Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:434.34:304.09:100.49:482.95:458:12Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:493.85:174.210:020.811:262.65:468:13Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:153.45:564.510:511.15:468:13Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:403.26:294.712:322.111:36 AM1.35:468:13Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:523.27:005.01:211.512:161.65:468:14Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:533.37:305.42:021.012:531.75:468:14Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:443.48:015.72:380.51:291.95:468:14Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:293.58:335.93:130.02:062.05:478:14Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:103.69:066.23:48-0.42:432.15:478:14New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:523.79:416.34:24-0.73:222.25:478:14New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:363.810:196.35:02-0.94:032.35:488:15New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:223.85:43-1.04:482.45:488:15Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:103.96:26-0.95:412.55:488:15Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:004.17:10-0.86:432.55:498:15Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:405.52:524.37:57-0.57:572.55:498:15Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:404.93:484.58:460.09:282.35:498:15First Quarter30Wed
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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