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 3h 48m 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 - Nov 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:436.19:414.52:291.23:26-0.36:185:05Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:156.310:344.33:011.54:12-0.56:195:04Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:516.411:364.03:361.95:03-0.66:205:03Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:336.34:152.36:00-0.56:215:03Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:473.811:23 AM6.05:032.77:04-0.46:225:02Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat2:113.712:255.66:093.08:16-0.26:235:01Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:413.91:445.17:463.29:31-0.16:245:00Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:464.33:154.89:453.010:350.06:254:59Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:324.64:384.711:082.411:280.16:264:58Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:105.05:474.712:091.76:274:58Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:445.46:474.612:130.31:001.16:284:57Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri7:165.77:404.512:510.61:450.56:294:56Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:455.98:284.41:251.02:250.16:304:55New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:136.09:124.21:551.43:03-0.16:314:55New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:406.09:574.02:231.73:40-0.36:324:54New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:065.910:443.82:502.14:17-0.36:334:54New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:335.811:353.73:172.44:56-0.26:334:53Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:015.53:442.75:370.06:344:52Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:323.510:31 AM5.24:153.06:220.26:354:52Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat1:413.511:07 AM4.94:523.27:140.46:364:51Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun3:133.511:53 AM4.55:533.48:130.66:374:51First Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:243.71:004.17:413.59:160.76:384:51First Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:584.02:383.910:013.210:100.86:394:50First Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:234.34:093.811:092.710:530.86:404:50First Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:464.65:183.811:552.111:310.96:414:50Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:115.06:173.912:351.46:424:49Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:375.47:114.012:051.01:140.76:434:49Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:065.98:024.112:401.21:540.06:444:49Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:376.38:514.11:151.42:36-0.66:454:49Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:126.79:434.11:521.63:19-1.06:464:48Full Moon30Tue
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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