Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:12 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 16m at 7:33 pm (6.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Oct 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:095.34:561.75:510.86:536:43Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:033.911:31 AM5.25:162.16:330.96:546:41Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:563.511:56 AM5.15:322.57:241.06:556:40Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:113.212:274.95:372.98:311.26:556:38Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:124.710:071.16:566:37Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:274.611:300.96:576:36Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:033.74:174.610:303.76:586:34Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:523.95:384.912:240.612:013.36:586:33Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:004.26:375.21:060.312:512.76:596:32Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:164.57:285.41:410.11:342.17:006:30Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:374.98:175.62:130.02:171.47:016:29Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:025.49:055.62:440.13:010.77:016:28New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:305.89:545.33:150.33:460.17:026:27New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:016.210:455.03:460.74:34-0.37:036:25New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:346.511:434.54:191.25:26-0.67:046:24Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:126.54:531.76:22-0.67:056:23Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:494.011:55 AM6.45:302.37:26-0.57:066:22Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:103.712:466.06:132.88:39-0.27:066:20Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:593.61:525.67:153.310:02-0.17:076:19First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:463.83:205.19:103.511:180.07:086:18First Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:424.24:535.011:233.27:096:17First Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:204.56:094.912:190.012:362.77:106:16Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:504.77:094.91:070.11:292.17:116:14Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:155.08:004.81:460.32:121.67:116:13Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:385.28:434.72:180.52:501.17:126:12Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:595.49:234.52:440.93:230.87:136:11Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:205.59:004.32:061.22:550.56:145:10Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:405.69:394.12:271.63:260.36:155:09Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:005.710:213.82:471.94:000.26:165:08Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:225.711:093.63:072.34:360.26:175:07Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:465.63:272.65:170.36:185:06Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 11:22 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 10% 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 (10% 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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