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 1h 36m 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 - Dec 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:544.32:433.99:352.69:290.76:474:48Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:304.84:193.610:561.810:161.06:484:48Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:065.45:433.511:580.811:021.46:494:48Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:446.06:573.612:51-0.16:504:48Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:236.58:003.71:41-0.86:514:48Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:056.98:563.812:322.02:29-1.36:514:48New Moon6Sat
7Sun7:487.19:493.81:192.23:15-1.66:524:48New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:327.010:403.82:062.34:02-1.76:534:48New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:166.811:323.82:542.44:49-1.56:544:48New Moon9Tue
10Wed10:026.43:442.65:35-1.26:544:48Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:233.810:49 AM5.94:382.76:21-0.86:554:49Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:153.911:39 AM5.25:412.87:06-0.36:564:49Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:074.012:334.56:552.87:500.36:574:49First Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:594.11:393.88:322.78:360.86:574:49First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:464.43:093.210:152.39:211.36:584:50First Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:264.64:472.911:291.710:051.76:584:50First Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:024.96:172.912:241.16:594:51Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:355.17:283.01:060.67:004:51Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:075.48:193.21:430.17:004:51Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:405.68:583.312:052.52:17-0.37:014:52Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:145.89:323.412:442.62:49-0.67:014:52Full Moon21Sun
22Mon7:486.010:063.51:232.63:23-0.87:024:53Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:236.110:413.52:012.63:57-0.97:024:54Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:586.211:183.62:402.64:32-1.07:024:54Full Moon24Wed
25Thu9:356.111:553.63:212.65:08-1.07:034:55Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:155.84:072.55:44-0.87:034:55Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:343.811:00 AM5.45:032.56:20-0.57:034:56Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:144.011:51 AM4.76:112.46:570.07:044:57Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:574.312:554.07:322.37:370.57:044:57Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:434.72:243.39:121.88:221.17:044:58Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:325.14:002.910:441.19:141.67:054:59Third Quarter31Wed
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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