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 1h 51m at 2:53 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Sep 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:274.17:255.81:500.01:202.56:327:25Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:044.38:115.82:34-0.22:082.36:327:23Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:334.48:515.83:12-0.22:482.06:337:22Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:004.59:275.83:44-0.13:221.96:347:21Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:254.610:015.64:120.13:551.76:357:19Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:504.710:335.34:390.34:271.66:357:18Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:164.711:075.05:030.65:021.56:367:16Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:434.711:424.65:280.95:391.56:377:15Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:104.75:541.36:211.66:377:14Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:224.212:404.76:201.77:101.66:387:12Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:123.81:154.76:482.18:101.76:397:11Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:223.32:004.67:192.59:351.66:397:09Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:213.13:034.68:062.911:101.46:407:08Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:183.34:244.89:443.16:417:07Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:143.65:355.112:150.911:22 AM3.06:427:05Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:483.96:335.51:050.512:272.76:427:04Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:184.27:265.91:470.11:192.26:437:02Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:484.68:156.22:25-0.22:071.76:447:01Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:205.09:036.33:02-0.42:541.26:446:59New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:535.39:506.23:38-0.43:410.86:456:58New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:285.610:395.94:15-0.24:300.46:466:57New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:065.911:325.44:520.25:220.26:476:55Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:475.95:310.76:190.26:476:54Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:304.812:325.96:121.37:210.36:486:52Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:384.21:235.76:571.98:330.46:496:51Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:023.82:245.47:522.59:580.56:496:50First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:503.73:405.19:152.911:210.46:506:48First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:223.95:035.011:083.06:516:47First Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:214.26:135.112:270.312:272.76:526:45Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:014.47:115.21:190.21:232.46:526:44Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (50% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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