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 6h 36m 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 - Dec 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:143.310:33 AM5.43:593.16:38-0.16:474:48Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:263.411:19 AM5.14:503.37:280.06:484:48Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:293.612:174.76:253.48:220.26:484:48Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:063.91:354.38:233.39:150.46:494:48Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:354.23:113.910:092.710:030.66:504:48Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:044.74:393.811:181.910:470.86:514:48Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:345.35:563.712:131.06:524:48Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:075.97:043.81:030.06:534:48Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:436.48:063.812:101.41:52-0.86:534:48Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:226.99:033.912:521.72:39-1.46:544:48New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:037.19:583.91:362.03:27-1.76:554:49New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:467.110:543.82:212.24:16-1.86:554:49New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:316.911:523.83:082.45:06-1.66:564:49Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:196.53:592.65:57-1.36:574:49Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:503.811:11 AM5.94:582.86:48-0.96:574:50Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:503.912:075.26:092.97:40-0.46:584:50Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:504.01:114.57:372.98:330.16:594:50First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:454.22:303.89:272.69:250.66:594:51First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:304.54:023.410:562.110:131.17:004:51First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:074.85:283.212:011.57:004:52First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:395.06:453.112:500.97:014:52Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:095.37:463.21:300.47:014:53Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:395.58:343.312:052.22:050.07:024:53Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:085.79:143.412:392.42:38-0.37:024:54Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:385.89:513.41:132.53:10-0.57:034:54Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:095.910:283.41:472.63:43-0.77:034:55Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:416.011:063.42:212.64:17-0.87:034:56Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:155.911:463.52:572.74:53-0.87:044:56Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:505.83:352.75:30-0.77:044:57Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:273.510:28 AM5.54:192.76:07-0.67:044:58Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue1:093.611:12 AM5.15:152.86:43-0.37:054:58Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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