Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 7h 25m at 4:42 am (-1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:14 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Aug 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:403.68:165.83:050.11:542.76:098:00Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:083.78:505.93:38-0.12:312.66:107:59Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:353.89:236.04:08-0.33:062.56:107:58Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:033.99:556.04:38-0.33:412.46:117:58Full Moon4Wed
5Thu11:324.010:275.95:07-0.34:172.36:127:57Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:034.15:37-0.24:552.36:127:56Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:364.26:070.05:392.26:137:55Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:094.36:370.26:302.26:147:54Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:204.81:464.57:090.67:302.16:157:53Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:124.32:284.77:431.18:452.06:157:52Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:213.73:184.98:231.610:211.76:167:51Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:073.24:175.39:152.011:491.16:177:50Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:583.25:185.610:252.46:187:48Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:233.46:176.112:550.411:39 AM2.56:187:47Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:223.77:136.51:50-0.312:462.46:197:46Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:074.18:066.82:38-0.81:452.26:207:45Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:474.38:556.93:22-1.12:392.06:217:44New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:254.59:436.94:03-1.23:301.76:217:43New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:034.710:296.64:43-1.04:191.56:227:42New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:424.911:156.15:22-0.75:101.46:237:40Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:214.96:00-0.26:021.46:247:39Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:035.41:024.96:360.36:591.56:247:38Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:554.71:444.97:111.08:031.66:257:37Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:554.02:304.87:471.69:231.66:267:35First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:163.43:254.88:262.210:581.56:267:34First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:163.24:304.89:242.76:277:33First Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:123.35:334.912:161.210:58 AM3.06:287:32First Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:133.66:295.11:130.812:153.06:297:30Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:473.87:165.31:580.51:082.96:297:29Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:113.97:565.52:340.31:492.76:307:28Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:334.18:335.73:060.12:242.46:317:26Waxing 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 7:58 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 1% 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 maximum.

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 New Moon (1% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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