Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 12m at 1:52 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : 8:25 pm (7.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jun 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:493.45:59-0.94:362.65:478:06Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:493.46:46-0.95:232.85:468:06Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun2:523.57:38-0.86:273.05:468:07Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:415.53:553.78:32-0.67:523.05:468:07Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:465.04:484.09:29-0.49:382.85:468:08First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:054.55:324.510:26-0.111:182.35:468:08First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:364.16:115.011:180.25:458:09First Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:003.86:485.512:311.512:040.65:458:09Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:163.77:256.01:310.612:471.05:458:10Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:253.78:026.32:24-0.11:291.45:458:10Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:253.78:396.53:12-0.72:101.85:458:11Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:203.79:166.63:57-1.12:502.15:458:11Full Moon12Tue
13Wed11:133.79:546.54:41-1.23:302.45:458:12Full Moon13Wed
14Thu12:053.65:24-1.24:102.65:458:12Full Moon14Thu
15Fri12:573.66:07-1.04:522.85:458:12Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:493.66:51-0.75:382.95:458:13Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:423.67:34-0.46:333.05:468:13Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:345.03:363.78:170.07:413.15:468:13Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:224.54:273.99:020.39:133.05:468:13Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:213.95:084.19:480.711:012.75:468:14Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:433.55:424.410:331.05:468:14Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:143.26:124.712:152.211:14 AM1.45:478:14Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:353.16:415.01:081.611:52 AM1.75:478:14Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:453.17:115.41:521.012:281.95:478:14Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:443.27:425.82:300.41:052.25:478:14Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:323.48:166.13:07-0.11:432.35:488:15Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:163.58:526.43:44-0.62:232.45:488:15New Moon27Wed
28Thu11:003.69:316.64:23-0.93:052.55:488:15New Moon28Thu
29Fri11:453.610:126.65:03-1.13:492.55:498:15New Moon29Fri
30Sat12:313.75:46-1.24:372.65:498:15New Moon30Sat
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 5:08 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 4% 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 Waning Crescent (4% 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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