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 4h 24m 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 - Apr 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:283.36:110.15:221.85:466:19Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:472.97:110.35:502.45:446:20Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:294.64:192.88:270.56:192.85:436:20Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:254.29:570.55:416:21Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:564.06:533.411:080.411:023.05:406:22Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:264.07:123.612:000.25:396:23Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:314.27:283.812:002.612:400.15:376:23Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:204.47:454.012:402.21:130.05:366:24Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:024.68:034.31:131.71:410.05:356:25Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:404.78:224.51:441.32:060.05:336:26Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:174.78:444.82:160.92:300.25:326:27New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:544.69:075.12:500.52:550.45:316:27New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:334.49:325.33:260.23:200.75:306:28New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:174.110:005.44:06-0.13:471.15:286:29New Moon14Thu
15Fri11:083.710:325.54:51-0.34:151.55:276:30Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:093.35:42-0.34:462.05:266:30Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:293.06:41-0.35:232.45:246:31Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:005.33:193.07:53-0.26:222.85:236:32First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:045.04:583.39:17-0.28:173.05:226:33First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:324.85:483.710:32-0.410:212.75:216:34First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:044.76:244.111:30-0.511:382.15:206:34First Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:194.86:564.512:18-0.55:186:35Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:234.97:274.912:361.41:00-0.45:176:36Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:194.98:575.31:260.82:37-0.26:167:37Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:104.89:275.63:120.23:110.26:157:38Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:584.59:575.83:55-0.23:420.66:147:38Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:464.210:275.84:38-0.54:111.16:137:39Full Moon27Wed
28Thu11:353.910:575.75:20-0.64:401.66:127:40Full Moon28Thu
29Fri12:293.56:04-0.55:082.06:117:41Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:303.36:51-0.35:372.46:097:41Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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