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 : 2:50 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 45m at 10:33 am (3.8 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 - Feb 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:214.511:46 AM5.05:521.56:28-0.36:565:28Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:074.612:454.17:011.57:080.46:555:29Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:574.62:003.38:271.47:511.26:555:30Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:524.73:482.810:061.18:441.86:545:31Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:524.85:552.811:290.79:562.36:535:32Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:494.97:243.012:310.26:525:33Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:415.08:123.21:19-0.26:515:34Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:285.28:433.412:102.51:58-0.46:505:35Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:085.39:073.512:572.52:30-0.66:495:36Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:445.59:293.61:342.33:00-0.76:485:37Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:175.59:523.72:072.13:28-0.76:485:38New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:495.510:173.82:392.03:55-0.76:475:38New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:205.410:433.83:121.84:21-0.66:465:39New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:515.211:113.93:471.74:47-0.46:455:40New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:244.911:394.14:251.65:13-0.16:445:41Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:014.45:091.65:400.36:425:42Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:094.211:45 AM3.86:011.56:070.86:415:43Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:444.312:433.27:041.56:361.36:405:44Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:264.52:192.78:311.37:121.86:395:45First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:224.74:412.610:140.88:142.36:385:46First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:314.96:272.811:310.29:552.56:375:47First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:415.37:213.212:29-0.56:365:48Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:445.77:583.61:18-1.16:355:49Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:416.18:323.912:242.12:01-1.56:335:50Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:336.49:064.21:211.72:42-1.66:325:50Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:226.59:404.52:121.33:20-1.66:315:51Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:086.310:164.73:010.93:57-1.36:305:52Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:555.810:524.83:500.74:33-0.96:295:53Full Moon28Mon
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 12:41 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 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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