Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 40m at 1:52 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : 8:25 pm (7.1 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 - Mar 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:346.18:514.31:241.52:32-1.36:265:55Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:216.19:214.82:130.93:05-1.26:245:56Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:085.89:525.23:020.43:37-0.86:235:57Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:575.310:275.53:520.04:09-0.36:225:58Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:494.611:045.64:46-0.24:420.36:205:58Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:483.911:465.65:44-0.25:151.06:195:59Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:003.26:50-0.15:491.76:186:00Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:335.42:472.78:110.06:262.36:166:01Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:345.16:312.810:480.08:332.87:157:02Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:584.87:483.212:10-0.27:147:03Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:264.88:223.51:12-0.47:127:03Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:374.98:483.712:452.61:59-0.57:117:04Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:325.09:093.91:402.22:37-0.57:107:05Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:165.09:284.12:221.83:07-0.47:087:06Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:535.09:464.32:561.43:32-0.27:077:07Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:274.810:044.53:281.13:530.07:067:07New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:594.610:244.63:580.84:120.37:047:08New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:324.310:444.84:300.64:310.67:037:09New Moon18Tue
19Wed11:064.011:054.95:030.54:511.07:017:10New Moon19Wed
20Thu11:443.611:274.95:400.45:091.47:007:11Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:293.26:210.45:261.76:597:11Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:272.87:090.55:362.16:577:12Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:254.83:092.58:110.65:242.46:567:13Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:094.79:400.66:557:14First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:144.611:140.36:537:14First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:524.57:493.212:16-0.16:527:15First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:234.77:563.61:02-0.46:507:16First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:315.08:154.012:332.31:41-0.66:497:17Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:295.38:404.51:291.62:17-0.76:487:18Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:225.39:085.12:200.82:51-0.66:467:18Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:145.39:385.63:090.13:23-0.36:457:19Full Moon31Mon
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 5:08 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 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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