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 (tomorrow) : 3:58 am (-1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 42m at 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 - Apr 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:045.010:116.03:57-0.53:560.26:447:20Full Moon1Tue
2Wed10:574.510:466.24:47-0.94:300.76:427:21Full Moon2Wed
3Thu11:534.011:256.15:39-1.05:041.26:417:21Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:573.56:34-0.95:401.86:407:22Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:075.92:143.17:36-0.76:192.36:387:23Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:565.54:033.08:47-0.47:102.76:377:24Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:585.06:023.210:11-0.18:513.06:367:25Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:224.56:583.511:28-0.111:222.96:347:25Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:564.37:333.812:270.06:337:26Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:114.37:584.012:382.41:130.06:327:27Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:094.38:194.21:291.91:490.16:307:28Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:564.38:384.52:101.42:180.36:297:28Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun8:374.28:574.72:441.02:420.66:287:29Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:154.19:165.03:160.63:030.86:277:30New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:514.09:365.23:460.33:231.16:257:31New Moon15Tue
16Wed10:293.89:585.34:180.03:441.46:247:32New Moon16Wed
17Thu11:083.610:215.44:52-0.14:061.76:237:32New Moon17Thu
18Fri11:533.310:475.45:29-0.24:282.06:227:33New Moon18Fri
19Sat12:473.16:10-0.24:482.36:207:34Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:542.96:59-0.15:052.56:197:35Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:560.06:187:35Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:445.09:040.06:177:36First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:504.76:123.310:170.09:153.16:167:37First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:194.56:323.611:18-0.111:162.66:157:38First Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:524.46:564.112:07-0.16:137:39First Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:094.47:244.712:281.912:490.06:127:39Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:154.57:545.31:251.01:270.16:117:40Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon8:164.48:265.82:170.22:040.46:107:41Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:124.39:016.33:06-0.62:410.86:097:42Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:074.29:376.53:54-1.13:171.26:087:43Full Moon30Wed
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 12:11 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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