Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 9:04 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 29m at 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 - Aug 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:063.45:525.812:090.811:07 AM2.06:098:00First Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:323.56:466.01:150.312:122.26:107:59Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:353.87:366.22:09-0.21:112.36:117:58Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:223.98:216.32:55-0.52:032.36:117:57Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:004.19:026.33:35-0.62:482.36:127:56Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:344.29:396.24:11-0.63:282.26:137:55Full Moon6Fri
7Sat11:064.210:156.04:45-0.54:052.16:147:54Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:374.310:495.75:16-0.34:422.16:147:53Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:094.35:460.05:202.16:157:52Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:424.36:150.36:022.16:167:51Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:164.36:440.76:492.26:177:50Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:384.41:524.47:141.17:452.26:177:49Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:253.92:334.47:451.68:592.26:187:48Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:313.43:234.58:212.010:402.06:197:47Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:243.04:224.79:112.46:207:46Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:173.15:194.912:031.610:24 AM2.66:207:45Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:323.36:115.312:591.011:36 AM2.76:217:44Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:173.67:005.71:440.512:342.66:227:42Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:523.87:466.12:230.01:262.46:227:41Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:244.18:306.53:00-0.42:142.16:237:40Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:574.49:156.63:36-0.73:011.86:247:39New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:324.79:596.64:13-0.83:481.56:257:38New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:084.910:466.44:50-0.74:371.36:257:36New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:485.111:365.95:28-0.55:301.16:267:35Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:305.36:080.06:291.16:277:34Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:315.21:165.46:490.57:351.16:287:33Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:354.52:085.47:321.28:531.16:287:31First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:543.93:085.48:231.810:260.96:297:30First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:383.54:185.49:312.311:500.66:307:29First Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:223.65:295.511:012.66:307:27First Quarter30Mon
31Tue7:383.86:315.612:560.312:192.66:317:26Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 5:58 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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