Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 54m at 3:58 am (-1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:33 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Nov 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:523.72:414.68:513.510:460.47:196:04Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:084.03:184.59:563.110:350.46:205:03Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:304.54:394.511:082.311:160.56:215:02Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:565.05:484.512:031.56:225:01Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:255.66:504.512:530.66:235:01Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:576.27:484.512:311.01:41-0.26:245:00Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:316.78:444.41:091.32:29-0.96:254:59New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:087.09:404.21:471.63:17-1.36:264:58New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:477.110:384.02:262.04:07-1.46:274:57New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:296.911:413.93:072.35:00-1.36:284:57Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:156.63:512.65:55-1.06:294:56Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:493.711:06 AM6.04:442.96:53-0.66:304:55Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:033.712:055.45:523.17:54-0.26:314:55Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:183.91:154.87:263.28:570.26:324:54First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:174.12:394.39:273.09:550.56:334:53First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:004.44:053.910:542.510:430.86:334:53First Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:324.75:193.711:541.911:221.26:344:52First Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:005.06:233.712:401.36:354:52Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:255.27:173.61:190.86:364:51Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:495.58:043.612:231.81:540.46:374:51Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:145.78:473.612:502.12:260.16:384:50Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:395.99:273.61:172.32:58-0.26:394:50Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:076.010:093.61:452.53:32-0.46:404:50Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:356.010:543.52:142.64:08-0.56:414:49Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:076.011:433.42:442.84:47-0.56:424:49Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:415.93:172.95:29-0.46:434:49Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:353.410:20 AM5.73:553.06:13-0.36:444:49Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:303.511:06 AM5.44:483.16:59-0.26:454:48Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:253.612:014.96:073.27:480.16:464:48Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:133.91:124.47:463.08:390.36:464:48Third Quarter30Sun
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 7:15 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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