Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 37m at 2:25 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:05 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jul 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:013.49:116.04:15-0.52:412.85:508:15Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:343.59:456.04:49-0.63:182.85:518:15Full Moon2Sat
3Sun12:093.55:23-0.73:562.85:518:15Full Moon3Sun
4Mon12:443.65:57-0.64:362.85:518:14Full Moon4Mon
5Tue1:203.66:31-0.65:222.85:528:14Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:563.87:05-0.46:162.85:538:14Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:125.22:334.07:38-0.17:222.75:538:14Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:014.63:124.38:130.38:432.55:548:14Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:034.03:534.78:500.810:212.15:548:13Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:333.44:385.29:321.311:491.35:558:13Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:263.05:245.710:221.85:558:13Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue7:073.06:136.212:570.511:19 AM2.25:568:12Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:273.37:046.61:54-0.312:192.45:578:12Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:253.57:566.92:45-0.91:192.55:578:11Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:113.78:467.13:33-1.42:182.55:588:11New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:543.99:357.14:18-1.63:132.45:588:11New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:364.010:226.95:02-1.64:062.35:598:10New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:174.25:44-1.44:592.26:008:10Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:594.36:24-1.05:552.26:008:09Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:404.47:02-0.56:552.26:018:08Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:455.12:224.57:380.28:022.26:028:08Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:394.33:064.78:110.89:262.16:028:07First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:453.53:524.88:441.511:031.86:038:07First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:253.04:424.99:202.16:048:06First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:372.85:315.012:241.310:08 AM2.66:058:05First Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:303.16:185.21:240.911:14 AM2.96:058:04Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:193.37:035.42:110.412:183.06:068:04Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:483.57:455.72:490.11:123.06:078:03Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:113.68:245.93:23-0.21:582.96:078:02Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:333.79:006.13:55-0.42:382.76:088:01Full Moon30Sat
31Sun10:573.89:346.24:25-0.53:152.66:098:00Full Moon31Sun
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 5:45 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 18% 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 (18% 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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