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 2h 35m 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 - Jun 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:013.66:13-1.35:032.65:478:06Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:543.67:00-1.05:572.85:468:07Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:085.52:493.77:46-0.67:002.95:468:07Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:584.93:443.88:32-0.18:172.95:468:08Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:534.34:344.09:190.310:002.75:468:08Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:023.75:154.210:050.811:342.35:468:09Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:293.35:494.510:481.25:468:09Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:563.06:204.812:401.811:27 AM1.55:458:10Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:153.06:495.11:301.212:041.95:458:10Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:223.17:205.42:110.712:392.25:458:11Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:143.27:515.72:480.21:152.45:458:11Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:583.38:245.93:23-0.21:522.55:458:12Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:383.48:596.13:58-0.62:302.65:458:12New Moon13Fri
14Sat11:183.49:356.34:34-0.83:092.65:468:12New Moon14Sat
15Sun11:593.510:136.35:12-1.03:502.65:468:13New Moon15Sun
16Mon12:413.55:52-1.04:352.65:468:13Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:243.66:32-1.05:282.75:468:13Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:073.87:12-0.86:322.75:468:13Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:295.42:514.17:53-0.57:472.65:468:14Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:284.83:384.58:350.09:182.35:468:14First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:404.14:244.99:200.510:561.75:478:14First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:143.55:115.410:091.15:478:14First Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:543.25:565.812:161.011:00 AM1.65:478:14Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:263.16:436.21:200.211:53 AM2.05:488:15Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:423.37:306.52:15-0.512:472.35:488:15Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:403.58:166.73:05-1.01:412.45:488:15Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:273.79:016.73:50-1.32:332.55:498:15Full Moon27Fri
28Sat11:103.79:446.64:33-1.43:222.55:498:15Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:523.810:266.45:14-1.34:082.55:498:15Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:323.95:53-1.04:552.55:508:15Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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