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 4h 15m 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 - Oct 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:215.59:255.63:05-0.13:220.66:536:42New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:495.810:125.23:360.34:070.36:546:41New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:186.011:004.74:050.84:520.16:556:39New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:486.011:524.24:331.45:380.06:566:38Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:185.94:592.06:270.26:566:37Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:513.811:49 AM5.75:232.57:210.46:576:35Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:063.412:245.35:442.98:260.76:586:34Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:094.99:500.86:596:33First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:234.511:120.86:596:31First Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:343.84:134.410:563.77:006:30First Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:414.05:344.512:110.712:153.37:016:29First Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:534.26:324.612:540.612:592.87:026:27Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:074.47:184.81:280.51:352.37:036:26Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:224.78:004.81:560.52:081.87:036:25Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:405.08:394.82:210.72:411.37:046:24Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:595.39:194.72:440.83:150.87:056:22Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:205.710:004.53:071.13:510.47:066:21Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:445.910:454.33:311.44:300.07:076:20Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:116.211:364.03:561.85:14-0.27:076:19Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:436.34:232.26:03-0.37:086:18Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:373.611:20 AM6.24:512.67:00-0.27:096:16Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:553.412:076.05:222.98:07-0.17:106:15Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:423.31:075.76:093.29:250.07:116:14Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:293.62:285.37:563.510:420.07:126:13Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:134.04:055.110:213.311:44-0.17:136:12Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:454.45:305.011:542.77:136:11Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:154.86:395.012:330.012:571.97:146:10Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:445.37:404.91:140.21:501.27:156:09Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:135.78:354.71:500.52:380.57:166:08Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:426.09:264.52:230.93:210.07:176:07New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:116.310:154.32:531.34:03-0.47:186:06New Moon31Tue
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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