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 3h 25m 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 - Dec 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:065.911:183.52:482.54:30-0.46:474:48Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:365.83:182.75:12-0.46:484:48Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:123.510:12 AM5.73:482.96:00-0.36:494:48Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:123.410:48 AM5.44:303.16:48-0.26:504:48Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:123.511:42 AM5.05:363.27:360.06:504:48Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:183.712:484.67:063.28:360.26:514:48Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:004.12:124.29:003.09:300.36:524:48Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:364.53:483.910:362.310:180.66:534:48Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:125.05:123.811:361.511:060.86:544:48Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:485.66:243.912:360.66:544:48Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:246.17:303.91:24-0.36:554:49Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:066.68:244.012:361.42:12-1.06:564:49Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:426.99:184.01:181.73:00-1.46:564:49New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:247.010:124.02:001.93:42-1.66:574:49New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:066.911:123.92:482.24:30-1.66:584:50New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:486.63:302.45:18-1.46:584:50Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:063.910:36 AM6.14:242.66:12-1.06:594:51Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:003.911:24 AM5.55:242.87:00-0.67:004:51Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:003.912:184.86:302.97:48-0.17:004:51Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:004.01:244.18:002.98:420.47:014:52First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:544.22:483.69:542.69:360.87:014:52First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:424.54:183.211:122.110:241.27:024:53First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:184.75:423.112:121.57:024:53First Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:485.06:483.112:540.97:024:54Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:185.27:423.21:300.57:034:55Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:485.58:303.312:122.12:060.07:034:55Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:185.79:063.412:482.22:36-0.37:044:56Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:485.99:423.51:242.33:12-0.67:044:57Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:186.010:243.52:002.43:42-0.87:044:57Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:546.011:003.52:362.54:18-0.97:044:58Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:246.011:483.53:122.55:00-0.97:054:59Full Moon31Thu
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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