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 : 11:22 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 39m at 4:14 pm (4.9 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 - Jan 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:526.09:453.61:302.23:14-0.87:054:59Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:266.110:233.62:072.33:49-1.07:055:00Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:016.211:043.72:452.34:25-1.17:055:01Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:396.111:463.73:262.35:04-1.07:055:01Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:215.94:132.35:44-0.97:055:02Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:313.811:07 AM5.55:082.46:26-0.67:055:03Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:184.012:014.96:142.47:11-0.27:055:04Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:094.21:084.27:362.37:590.37:055:05Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:034.62:363.69:161.98:540.87:055:06Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:565.04:183.210:471.29:531.27:055:06Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:475.45:503.211:560.510:511.57:055:07Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:355.87:063.412:53-0.37:055:08Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:226.28:063.61:43-0.97:055:09Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:086.48:543.712:411.92:28-1.27:045:10Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:516.59:373.91:312.03:09-1.47:045:11New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:336.410:183.92:172.03:49-1.47:045:12New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:136.210:583.93:012.04:28-1.27:045:13New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:525.911:373.93:442.05:05-1.07:035:14Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:315.44:282.15:40-0.67:035:15Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:173.911:10 AM4.95:152.26:14-0.17:035:16Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:573.911:51 AM4.36:082.26:480.47:025:17Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:404.012:393.67:122.37:220.97:025:18First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:274.01:483.08:442.28:011.47:015:19First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:184.23:412.710:301.88:511.87:015:20First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:084.45:352.611:421.39:532.17:005:21First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:544.66:582.812:320.87:005:22First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:374.97:473.11:120.26:595:23Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:175.38:223.31:48-0.26:585:24Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:565.68:523.512:332.32:21-0.76:585:25Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:355.99:233.61:162.22:54-1.06:575:26Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:136.19:553.81:582.03:27-1.26:565:27Full Moon31Mon
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 7:48 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 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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