Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 36m at 3:58 am (-1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:084.44:003.98:420.58:573.05:498:15Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:043.94:424.29:240.910:422.65:508:15Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:273.45:184.510:081.25:508:15Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:093.25:525.012:002.110:54 AM1.55:518:14Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:363.16:285.412:571.411:39 AM1.85:518:14Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:493.27:055.91:440.612:242.05:528:14Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:493.47:466.42:29-0.11:112.25:528:14Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:393.68:296.83:12-0.71:592.35:538:14Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:263.89:147.03:55-1.22:482.35:538:13New Moon9Sat
10Sun11:133.910:007.14:39-1.53:392.25:548:13New Moon10Sun
11Mon12:004.05:25-1.64:312.25:548:13New Moon11Mon
12Tue12:484.26:11-1.55:292.25:558:13Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:374.36:57-1.16:332.25:568:12Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:345.92:284.57:43-0.77:462.25:568:12Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:355.13:214.88:300.09:132.15:578:11First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:464.34:165.09:190.610:501.75:588:11First Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:163.65:095.310:131.25:588:10First Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:553.35:595.612:131.211:09 AM1.85:598:10First Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:283.36:455.81:190.612:032.25:598:09Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:413.47:285.92:130.112:542.56:008:09Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:333.68:086.02:57-0.21:412.66:018:08Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:123.78:456.03:35-0.42:232.76:028:08Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:443.79:196.04:10-0.53:002.66:028:07Full Moon23Sat
24Sun11:153.89:526.04:42-0.53:352.66:038:06Full Moon24Sun
25Mon11:453.810:245.85:13-0.44:092.66:048:06Full Moon25Mon
26Tue12:163.85:44-0.34:462.56:048:05Full Moon26Tue
27Wed12:483.96:13-0.15:262.56:058:04Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:224.06:430.16:122.56:068:04Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:044.91:564.17:130.57:052.66:068:03Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:444.42:334.27:430.88:112.56:078:02Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun1:353.93:154.48:151.39:382.36:088:01Third Quarter31Sun
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 7:15 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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