Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 1:52 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 06m at 9:51 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Nov 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:434.87:424.21:130.91:571.67:196:05Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:025.18:264.11:391.12:311.17:206:04Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:235.49:074.12:031.43:030.67:206:03Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:445.78:484.01:261.72:350.26:215:02Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:075.99:313.91:501.93:10-0.16:225:01Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:326.110:173.72:152.23:47-0.36:235:00Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:016.211:103.52:412.54:29-0.46:245:00Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:346.13:082.75:16-0.46:254:59Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:123.410:13 AM6.03:372.96:09-0.36:264:58Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:263.311:02 AM5.74:163.17:08-0.26:274:57Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:523.512:025.45:293.38:11-0.16:284:57Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:563.71:204.97:243.49:150.16:294:56Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:344.12:534.69:293.010:100.26:304:55Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:074.64:214.410:542.210:560.46:314:55Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:395.25:364.311:561.411:380.76:324:54Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:125.76:444.212:500.56:334:53Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:456.27:454.112:171.11:39-0.36:344:53Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:206.68:414.112:541.52:25-0.86:354:52New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:556.89:363.91:311.93:10-1.16:364:52New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:316.810:303.82:082.23:55-1.26:374:51New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:086.611:273.72:452.54:42-1.16:374:51New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:476.33:242.85:29-0.86:384:50Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:273.610:28 AM5.84:063.06:18-0.56:394:50Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:313.611:13 AM5.34:563.27:09-0.16:404:50Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun2:413.612:054.86:053.38:020.36:414:49Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon3:423.81:084.27:433.38:550.66:424:49First Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:254.02:313.89:473.09:450.96:434:49First Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:554.34:003.511:052.510:261.26:444:49First Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:214.65:173.411:571.911:011.46:454:48First Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:454.96:233.312:391.36:464:48Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 11:51 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 4% 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 (4% 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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