Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 04m at 7:54 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 2:52 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Dec 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:176.510:223.61:502.33:46-1.06:474:48New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:546.611:163.62:272.54:31-1.26:484:48New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:366.63:072.75:21-1.26:494:48Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:143.510:23 AM6.33:542.86:13-1.06:494:48Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:153.611:17 AM5.94:562.97:07-0.86:504:48Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue2:163.812:215.36:183.08:02-0.46:514:48First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:144.11:374.78:012.98:59-0.16:524:48First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:034.53:094.19:512.49:520.46:534:48First Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:455.04:413.711:131.610:400.86:534:48First Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:235.56:033.612:160.86:544:48Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:015.97:163.51:100.06:554:49Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:376.28:183.612:051.71:57-0.56:564:49Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:136.49:113.612:452.12:39-0.96:564:49Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:486.49:593.61:242.43:19-1.16:574:49Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:246.410:463.62:022.63:58-1.06:584:50Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:586.211:313.62:392.74:36-0.96:584:50Full Moon16Fri
17Sat9:335.93:162.85:15-0.76:594:50Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:163.510:09 AM5.63:552.95:53-0.56:594:51Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:013.510:46 AM5.24:403.06:31-0.27:004:51Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:483.511:27 AM4.85:363.07:090.27:004:52Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed2:363.712:124.26:473.17:480.57:014:52Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:203.81:123.78:242.98:290.97:014:53Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:574.12:413.210:122.59:101.37:024:53Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:294.44:262.911:221.99:531.67:024:54Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:594.85:542.912:131.27:034:54Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:305.27:073.012:560.57:034:55Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:045.68:043.21:36-0.27:034:56Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:416.18:503.412:002.32:15-0.87:044:56Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:216.49:333.512:462.42:56-1.37:044:57New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:036.710:153.61:332.43:37-1.67:044:58New Moon30Fri
31Sat8:476.810:593.72:212.44:21-1.77:054:58New Moon31Sat
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 11:23 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 71% 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 Waning Gibbous (71% 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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