Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 2:50 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 02m at 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 - Apr 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:374.78:404.41:471.62:16-0.26:447:20Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:244.79:034.72:311.12:470.06:437:20Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:064.59:254.93:090.73:130.36:417:21New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:444.39:475.13:430.43:360.76:407:22New Moon4Sat
5Sun10:214.110:095.24:160.23:571.06:397:23New Moon5Sun
6Mon10:583.810:315.24:490.04:171.46:377:24New Moon6Mon
7Tue11:393.510:545.25:230.04:381.76:367:24New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:243.26:010.04:592.06:357:25Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:202.96:440.25:172.36:337:26Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri2:392.77:350.35:232.56:327:27Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:284.78:400.56:317:27Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:204.510:010.56:297:28First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:374.27:043.311:130.310:303.06:287:29First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:164.27:103.612:040.26:277:30First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:364.37:274.012:440.16:267:31First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:404.47:494.512:541.81:190.06:247:31Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:374.58:155.01:431.11:530.16:237:32Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:314.68:455.62:300.32:260.36:227:33Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:234.59:176.13:16-0.43:000.66:217:34Full Moon19Sun
20Mon10:164.39:536.44:03-1.03:351.06:197:35Full Moon20Mon
21Tue11:114.110:326.54:52-1.34:121.46:187:35Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:103.85:44-1.44:521.86:177:36Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:173.56:41-1.35:372.26:167:37Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:046.12:333.37:42-1.06:332.56:157:38Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:015.64:013.48:49-0.77:512.86:147:38Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:115.05:203.610:02-0.49:492.86:137:39Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:364.56:143.911:09-0.211:352.46:127:40Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:044.26:534.312:050.16:107:41Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:184.07:254.612:461.812:500.36:097:42Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:213.97:534.91:391.31:270.66:087:42Waning Crescent30Thu
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 12:41 pm — 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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