Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 57m at 3:19 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:49 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jun 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:404.07:175.61:031.212:390.55:478:06Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:494.07:546.11:570.31:220.95:468:06Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:524.08:316.52:47-0.42:031.25:468:07Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:494.09:106.73:35-1.02:451.65:468:07Full Moon4Thu
5Fri10:443.99:496.74:22-1.33:261.95:468:08Full Moon5Fri
6Sat11:403.810:296.65:09-1.44:092.25:468:09Full Moon6Sat
7Sun12:373.85:57-1.34:532.55:468:09Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:363.76:45-1.15:432.75:458:10Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue2:363.77:34-0.76:422.95:458:10Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:455.23:403.88:24-0.37:553.05:458:10Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:394.64:403.99:170.19:363.05:458:11Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:464.05:274.210:100.511:182.75:458:11Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:093.66:034.410:590.85:458:12Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:323.36:344.712:282.211:42 AM1.15:458:12Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:453.27:025.01:201.612:191.45:458:12Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:493.37:305.32:021.112:521.75:468:13Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:433.37:585.52:380.61:251.95:468:13Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:293.48:275.83:130.11:582.15:468:13Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:113.58:576.03:46-0.32:322.35:468:14New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:543.59:306.24:21-0.53:072.45:468:14New Moon20Sat
21Sun11:373.510:046.24:58-0.83:442.55:468:14New Moon21Sun
22Mon12:233.65:37-0.94:242.65:478:14New Moon22Mon
23Tue1:103.66:19-0.95:102.75:478:14Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed1:593.77:02-0.86:072.85:478:14Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:135.62:493.97:47-0.67:172.85:488:15Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri1:085.23:414.28:34-0.38:432.75:488:15First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:154.64:304.69:240.110:232.35:488:15First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:404.05:175.010:160.611:501.65:498:15First Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:143.66:005.511:081.05:498:15First Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:413.56:446.012:570.811:58 AM1.45:498:15Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 6:34 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 3% 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 (3% 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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