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 (tomorrow) : 4:42 am (-1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 39m at 9:15 pm (7.2 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 - Sep 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:465.210:465.54:320.14:420.96:327:24New Moon1Tue
2Wed11:175.511:334.95:000.55:310.76:337:22Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:515.75:301.06:270.66:347:21Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:294.312:305.86:011.57:300.66:347:20Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:383.71:185.86:362.08:480.66:357:18First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:133.22:195.77:172.610:230.56:367:17First Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:263.23:395.68:263.011:460.26:367:16First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:583.65:055.610:333.16:377:14First Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:453.96:185.812:49-0.112:092.96:387:13Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:194.27:185.91:40-0.31:152.46:397:11Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:484.58:095.92:22-0.42:061.96:397:10Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:154.88:545.82:58-0.32:511.56:407:09Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:425.19:355.63:300.03:321.26:417:07Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:075.310:145.23:570.34:100.96:417:06Full Moon14Mon
15Tue10:335.410:534.84:220.84:480.86:427:04Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:585.411:344.34:461.25:270.86:437:03Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:235.45:081.76:080.96:437:01Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:203.911:50 AM5.35:292.16:541.06:447:00Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat1:153.512:205.15:492.57:511.26:456:59Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun2:353.112:574.95:592.99:091.36:466:57Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:534.710:491.26:466:56Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:254.511:591.06:476:54Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:503.64:584.611:053.46:486:53Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:543.96:034.912:460.712:153.06:486:52Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:054.16:555.21:220.51:022.66:496:50Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:214.47:415.41:530.31:432.06:506:49Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:414.88:255.52:210.32:231.46:516:47Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:055.29:095.42:490.33:040.86:516:46New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:315.79:555.23:170.53:470.36:526:45New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:006.110:444.93:470.84:33-0.16:536:43New Moon30Wed
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 12:58 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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