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 3h 09m 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 - Nov 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:396.311:054.03:211.84:44-0.57:196:05New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:086.211:583.83:482.25:26-0.57:206:04New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:376.04:152.66:11-0.37:216:03Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:583.511:07 AM5.74:402.96:580.07:226:02Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:113.410:42 AM5.44:043.26:520.36:235:01Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:244.97:540.56:245:00Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:234.59:020.66:244:59First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:193.81:514.28:443.610:010.76:254:59First Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:344.03:294.010:383.210:460.86:264:58First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:504.34:434.011:322.611:210.96:274:57First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:074.65:424.012:132.06:284:56Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:265.06:364.012:501.46:294:56Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:475.47:264.012:191.21:260.76:304:55Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:115.88:144.012:471.52:030.16:314:54Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:376.29:023.91:161.82:42-0.46:324:54Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:086.59:523.81:472.03:23-0.86:334:53Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:436.710:483.72:202.34:09-1.06:344:53Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:226.711:503.62:562.55:00-1.16:354:52Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:076.63:372.85:55-1.06:364:52Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:583.510:59 AM6.24:303.06:53-0.86:374:51Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:103.612:015.75:443.17:55-0.56:384:51Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:193.91:165.17:243.18:58-0.26:394:50Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:114.32:454.69:222.89:550.16:404:50Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:534.74:144.210:512.110:450.56:414:50Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:305.25:334.011:561.311:270.96:414:49Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:045.66:433.812:510.56:424:49Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:376.07:463.812:061.41:39-0.16:434:49Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:096.28:403.712:411.82:21-0.56:444:48Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:406.39:303.71:142.13:01-0.76:454:48New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:116.310:173.61:462.43:39-0.86:464:48New Moon30Thu
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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