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 20m 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 - Jan 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:205.66:012.911:520.210:162.07:055:00Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:126.07:213.212:50-0.57:055:00Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:036.38:173.41:40-1.17:055:01Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:546.69:023.612:202.32:26-1.57:055:02Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:426.79:423.81:172.33:08-1.77:055:03New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:276.710:203.92:082.23:49-1.67:055:04New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:106.410:584.02:572.14:27-1.47:055:04New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:526.011:364.13:442.05:04-1.17:055:05Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:335.54:322.05:38-0.67:055:06Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:134.211:14 AM4.85:242.16:09-0.17:055:07Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:514.211:58 AM4.16:212.16:380.57:055:08Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:304.312:493.47:312.17:061.17:055:09First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:124.42:082.79:101.97:351.67:045:10First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:004.54:272.410:511.58:102.17:045:11First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:524.67:012.611:591.09:152.57:045:12First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:434.88:002.912:480.57:045:13Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:315.18:283.11:260.07:035:14Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:155.48:503.22:00-0.47:035:15Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:575.79:123.412:302.62:32-0.87:035:16Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:356.09:353.51:152.43:02-1.07:025:17Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:136.110:023.71:562.23:32-1.27:025:18Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:506.210:313.92:382.04:03-1.27:015:19Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:296.011:024.13:211.84:33-1.17:015:20Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:105.611:354.44:091.65:05-0.77:005:21Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:555.05:031.55:36-0.37:005:22Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:114.611:48 AM4.36:041.36:090.36:595:23Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:514.912:533.57:161.26:430.96:585:24Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:395.12:292.88:491.07:221.66:585:25Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:385.34:432.610:280.58:212.16:575:26Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:465.46:412.811:45-0.29:552.56:565:27Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:545.77:403.212:45-0.76:565:28Waning Crescent31Sat
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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