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 29m 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 - Feb 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:526.210:294.02:401.84:02-1.36:565:28Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:336.111:054.13:241.74:38-1.26:555:29Full Moon2Wed
3Thu10:165.811:454.34:121.55:15-0.96:545:30Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:045.35:061.55:52-0.56:535:31Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:274.511:58 AM4.66:071.46:320.06:535:32Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:134.61:053.87:211.37:150.76:525:33Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:074.82:363.28:541.18:071.36:515:34Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:085.04:292.910:300.69:161.86:505:35Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:135.26:113.011:460.010:352.16:495:36Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:145.57:223.312:45-0.56:485:37Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:105.78:093.61:35-0.96:475:38Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:005.98:473.812:462.12:17-1.16:465:39Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:456.09:194.01:361.92:55-1.26:455:40New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:265.99:504.12:191.73:29-1.16:445:41New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:045.710:204.12:581.64:01-0.96:435:41New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:395.410:504.13:351.54:31-0.66:425:42New Moon16Wed
17Thu10:145.011:214.24:131.44:58-0.26:415:43Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:504.611:514.24:521.55:250.26:405:44Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:284.05:361.55:510.76:395:45Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:234.112:113.56:261.66:181.26:385:46Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:584.11:112.97:301.66:451.76:365:47First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:424.13:052.59:071.57:182.16:355:48First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:404.15:462.610:481.28:292.56:345:49First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:504.37:062.911:530.710:162.66:335:50First Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:534.67:353.112:390.26:325:51Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:464.97:583.41:17-0.36:315:52Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:335.38:223.712:212.31:51-0.76:295:52Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:175.78:483.91:071.92:24-1.06:285:53Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:596.09:174.21:501.52:57-1.16:275:54Full Moon29Tue
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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