Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:42 am (-1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 15m at 9:15 pm (7.2 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 - Sep 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:554.29:075.83:350.02:572.26:317:25Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:194.49:405.84:02-0.13:311.96:327:24Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:444.510:145.74:290.04:071.76:337:22Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:114.710:505.54:560.14:451.56:347:21Full Moon4Sat
5Sun11:404.811:315.15:240.45:291.46:347:20Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:115.05:540.86:181.36:357:18Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:184.612:475.16:241.27:161.36:367:17Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:174.01:305.26:581.78:271.26:367:15Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:383.52:245.37:392.29:591.06:377:14Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:343.33:345.38:402.711:280.66:387:13Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:213.54:535.510:182.96:387:11Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:273.86:035.812:360.111:49 AM2.86:397:10Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:104.27:056.11:31-0.312:572.56:407:08Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:464.57:596.32:17-0.61:532.06:417:07Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:204.88:496.42:59-0.62:431.66:417:06Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:535.19:356.23:36-0.63:291.26:427:04New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:255.210:195.94:11-0.34:140.96:437:03New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:585.411:045.44:450.14:590.86:437:01New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:305.411:514.95:160.65:450.86:447:00Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:045.35:471.26:340.96:456:58Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:424.312:385.16:171.87:281.06:466:57Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:433.71:164.96:472.38:341.26:466:56Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:083.42:024.77:202.810:011.36:476:54First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:353.33:114.58:133.211:261.16:486:53First Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:123.64:404.510:403.46:486:51First Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:483.85:524.612:280.912:123.26:496:50First Quarter26Sun
27Mon8:104.06:464.91:140.71:012.96:506:49Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:304.27:305.11:520.51:382.56:516:47Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:494.48:105.32:240.32:122.16:516:46Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:104.78:475.42:520.32:451.76:526:44Waxing 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 12:58 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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