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 1h 07m at 12:51 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:032.95:505.512:251.410:50 AM1.95:508:15Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:333.06:326.01:210.611:41 AM2.25:508:15Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:433.27:186.52:11-0.212:342.45:518:15Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:363.58:076.92:58-0.91:292.55:518:14Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:223.68:567.23:44-1.42:252.55:528:14New Moon5Wed
6Thu11:073.89:457.24:29-1.73:202.45:528:14New Moon6Thu
7Fri11:513.910:347.15:15-1.84:152.35:538:14New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:364.16:00-1.65:132.25:538:14Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:214.36:43-1.36:162.25:548:13Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:186.02:074.57:26-0.77:262.15:558:13Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:155.12:554.88:070.08:472.05:558:13First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:204.23:455.08:480.710:231.75:568:12First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:453.44:365.29:311.411:521.25:568:12First Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:343.05:265.410:202.05:578:12First Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:293.06:145.51:040.711:16 AM2.55:588:11Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:533.26:595.72:000.212:132.85:588:11Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:423.47:425.82:45-0.11:072.95:598:10Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:163.58:215.93:23-0.31:542.96:008:10Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:423.68:586.03:57-0.42:342.96:008:09Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:073.79:316.04:28-0.53:112.76:018:09Full Moon20Thu
21Fri11:323.710:046.04:58-0.53:462.66:028:08Full Moon21Fri
22Sat12:003.85:27-0.54:232.56:028:07Full Moon22Sat
23Sun12:283.95:55-0.35:022.56:038:07Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:574.06:21-0.15:462.46:048:06Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:274.26:480.26:382.46:048:05Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:204.61:574.47:140.67:382.36:058:05Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:074.02:324.67:401.18:552.16:068:04Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:123.43:144.98:081.610:341.76:078:03Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:062.94:065.28:422.16:078:02Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:232.85:055.612:021.19:40 AM2.66:088:01Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon8:023.16:056.11:060.311:05 AM2.86:098:01Waning Crescent31Mon
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 4:12 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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