Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 51m at 3:19 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:49 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Sep 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:294.59:535.94:13-0.33:471.96:327:24Full Moon1Tue
2Wed10:554.610:285.64:410.04:221.76:337:23Full Moon2Wed
3Thu11:214.611:025.25:070.34:571.66:337:21Full Moon3Thu
4Fri11:474.711:374.85:320.75:351.66:347:20Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:134.75:561.16:161.66:357:18Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:164.312:414.76:201.57:041.76:367:17Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:033.81:124.76:442.08:031.76:367:16Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue2:083.31:514.67:082.49:261.76:377:14Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:113.02:464.67:322.911:091.56:387:13Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:054.76:387:11Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:533.55:214.912:191.011:00 AM3.36:397:10Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:133.76:215.31:090.612:153.06:407:09Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun8:334.07:135.71:500.11:072.76:407:07Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon8:564.38:016.12:26-0.21:532.26:417:06Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:234.68:476.33:01-0.42:381.76:427:04Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:514.99:326.33:35-0.53:231.26:437:03New Moon16Wed
17Thu10:235.310:196.14:08-0.44:100.86:437:02New Moon17Thu
18Fri10:565.611:085.64:430.05:000.56:447:00New Moon18Fri
19Sat11:335.85:180.45:550.36:456:59Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:045.012:145.95:551.06:560.36:456:57Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:084.41:005.86:341.78:050.46:466:56Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue2:273.81:545.67:192.39:290.46:476:54First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:163.53:035.48:212.910:590.36:486:53First Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:113.74:285.310:103.26:486:52First Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:204.05:475.312:120.111:55 AM3.06:496:50First Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:024.36:515.41:100.01:022.76:506:49Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:344.57:435.51:57-0.11:522.36:506:47Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:014.78:275.52:350.02:321.96:516:46Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:244.89:055.43:070.13:071.66:526:45Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:464.99:405.23:340.43:391.36:536:43Full 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 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 8% 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 Waning Crescent (8% 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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