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 2h 54m 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 - Aug 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:513.34:024.78:531.711:161.86:098:00Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:503.04:525.19:432.16:098:00Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:363.05:435.512:281.210:48 AM2.46:107:59Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu7:543.36:356.01:230.511:53 AM2.66:117:58Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:463.67:266.52:11-0.212:532.56:127:57Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:273.88:166.92:56-0.81:502.46:127:56Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:064.19:057.13:38-1.22:442.16:137:55New Moon7Sun
8Mon10:454.39:537.14:20-1.43:361.96:147:54New Moon8Mon
9Tue11:254.510:416.95:02-1.34:291.76:157:53New Moon9Tue
10Wed12:074.75:43-1.15:241.66:157:52Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:504.96:24-0.66:241.56:167:51Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:255.61:355.07:040.07:311.56:177:50Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:244.82:235.17:440.78:481.56:177:49First Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:364.03:175.28:271.410:221.36:187:48First Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:133.44:185.29:192.111:501.06:197:46First Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:123.35:205.310:312.66:207:45First Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:503.56:185.41:000.611:50 AM2.86:207:44Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:463.77:095.61:540.212:552.96:217:43Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:223.97:545.72:370.01:452.86:227:42Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:484.08:325.83:13-0.12:242.66:237:41Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:124.09:075.93:45-0.22:572.46:237:39Full Moon21Sun
22Mon10:344.19:395.84:13-0.23:292.36:247:38Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:584.210:105.74:40-0.14:012.16:257:37Full Moon23Tue
24Wed11:234.310:415.55:060.14:352.06:267:36Full Moon24Wed
25Thu11:504.411:145.25:310.35:121.96:267:34Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:174.55:560.65:541.96:277:33Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:464.66:221.06:421.86:287:32Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:334.21:184.76:481.47:401.86:287:31Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:273.71:564.87:151.98:561.76:297:29Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:533.22:474.97:472.310:361.46:307:28Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:083.03:565.18:412.76:317:27Third Quarter31Wed
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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