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 5h 30m 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 - Nov 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:083.410:13 AM5.43:442.96:050.46:195:05Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:303.210:47 AM5.23:463.17:030.56:205:04Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:324.98:130.66:205:03Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:414.69:270.56:215:02Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:443.82:194.49:023.610:240.46:225:01Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:484.13:544.410:393.111:080.36:235:01Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:034.55:054.611:352.411:450.46:245:00Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:254.96:074.712:231.66:254:59Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:505.57:054.712:210.51:090.76:264:58Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:196.08:004.612:550.71:55-0.16:274:57Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:516.58:544.51:301.12:41-0.76:284:57New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:266.99:504.32:061.43:30-1.26:294:56New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:047.010:514.02:431.94:21-1.36:304:55New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:456.911:593.83:222.35:16-1.36:314:55Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:316.64:072.76:14-1.06:324:54Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:143.711:25 AM6.05:013.07:18-0.76:334:53Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:403.812:295.46:173.38:26-0.36:344:53First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:584.01:494.88:093.39:330.06:354:52First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:524.33:194.410:082.910:300.36:364:52First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:314.64:414.111:232.411:170.66:374:51First Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:034.95:494.012:181.76:384:51Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:305.26:473.91:031.26:384:50Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:545.47:383.812:271.21:410.76:394:50Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:175.68:223.712:541.62:150.36:404:50Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:405.79:043.71:181.92:470.06:414:49Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:035.99:453.61:422.23:18-0.26:424:49Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:285.910:293.52:072.43:51-0.36:434:49Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:545.911:183.42:342.64:27-0.36:444:49Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:235.83:002.85:07-0.36:454:48Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:123.49:55 AM5.63:283.05:51-0.26:464:48Waning 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 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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