Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:19 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 45m at 7:50 pm (6.6 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 - Oct 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:085.110:145.03:580.74:101.16:536:42Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:295.110:494.74:201.04:421.06:546:40Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:515.211:274.34:411.35:170.96:556:39Full Moon3Sat
4Sun11:145.25:031.75:550.96:566:38Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:104.011:38 AM5.15:252.16:391.06:566:36Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:033.612:065.05:452.57:321.16:576:35Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:183.312:424.96:022.98:401.16:586:34Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:344.710:101.16:596:32Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:564.611:280.87:006:31Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat7:173.84:354.710:523.47:006:30Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun7:304.05:505.012:220.512:073.07:016:28Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:504.46:495.31:050.212:592.47:026:27Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:144.87:435.61:430.01:461.77:036:26Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:415.28:335.72:19-0.12:311.07:046:25Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:105.79:235.62:530.03:170.47:046:23New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:426.110:145.33:280.34:05-0.17:056:22New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:176.411:075.04:030.74:54-0.57:066:21New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:546.54:391.25:48-0.67:076:20Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:074.511:34 AM6.45:171.86:46-0.57:086:18Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:164.112:216.15:592.47:50-0.37:086:17Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed2:393.81:165.76:512.99:05-0.17:096:16First Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:263.82:275.28:083.310:260.17:106:15First Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:564.03:574.910:203.311:360.17:116:14First Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:494.35:234.711:582.97:126:13First Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:264.66:314.712:320.212:592.47:136:12Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:564.87:264.71:170.31:461.97:146:11Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue8:205.08:124.71:540.52:241.57:156:10Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:425.28:534.62:240.72:581.17:156:08Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:035.39:304.52:491.03:290.87:166:07Full Moon29Thu
30Fri9:245.510:064.33:111.33:590.57:176:06Full Moon30Fri
31Sat9:455.610:444.13:331.64:310.37:186:05Full Moon31Sat
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 11:34 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 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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