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 : 12:51 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 47m at 9:05 am (3.4 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 - Mar 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:474.62:592.48:300.95:522.36:265:55Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:344.410:160.86:255:55Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:514.311:350.56:245:56Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:214.38:083.312:300.16:225:57Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:294.58:143.41:10-0.16:215:58Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:204.88:243.512:232.61:42-0.46:205:59Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:015.18:373.71:002.32:09-0.56:186:00Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:375.28:543.91:331.92:34-0.66:176:00Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:115.39:134.22:061.52:57-0.56:166:01New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:455.29:344.52:411.13:20-0.46:146:02New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:215.09:574.73:180.83:43-0.16:136:03New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:594.611:225.04:580.55:070.37:127:04New Moon12Sun
13Mon11:444.111:505.25:420.35:310.87:107:05Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:373.56:330.25:551.37:097:05Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:245.31:462.97:330.26:181.87:087:06Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:065.33:412.58:500.26:392.37:067:07First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:035.110:310.07:057:08First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:255.07:473.111:56-0.310:303.07:047:09First Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:015.18:083.512:58-0.77:027:09First Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:185.38:323.912:172.61:47-1.07:017:10Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:215.58:584.21:232.02:28-1.06:597:11Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:155.69:244.62:161.43:04-0.96:587:12Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:035.59:514.93:030.83:35-0.76:577:13Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:485.210:185.23:470.44:04-0.36:557:13Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:314.810:465.34:290.14:310.26:547:14Full Moon25Sat
26Sun11:164.211:135.35:12-0.14:560.86:537:15Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:033.75:56-0.15:181.46:517:16Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:573.26:420.05:381.96:507:16Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:085.02:062.87:340.35:502.36:487:17Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:394.88:400.56:477:18Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri1:194.410:120.66:467:19Third Quarter31Fri
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 10:58 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 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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