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 : in 22m at 1:15 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:385.111:244.94:370.75:02-0.26:265:55Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:314.45:330.65:350.46:255:55Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:035.112:353.66:370.56:101.16:245:56Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:485.12:023.07:550.46:501.86:225:57Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:455.14:132.79:330.27:482.36:215:58Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:585.16:153.011:01-0.29:402.76:205:59Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:195.17:143.412:08-0.66:196:00Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon5:305.37:503.71:01-0.96:176:00Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:305.58:204.012:292.21:45-1.06:166:01Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:205.68:474.11:211.92:22-1.06:156:02Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:045.69:134.32:031.52:55-0.96:136:03New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:435.49:384.42:411.23:24-0.66:126:04New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:195.110:024.53:171.03:49-0.36:116:05New Moon13Sat
14Sun10:554.711:274.64:530.85:130.27:097:05New Moon14Sun
15Mon11:314.311:514.65:290.85:350.67:087:06Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:103.86:090.85:561.17:067:07Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:164.612:553.36:520.86:161.67:057:08Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:424.51:572.87:440.96:302.07:047:09Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:134.43:582.58:541.06:162.47:027:09First Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:564.210:400.97:017:10First Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:084.112:040.67:007:11First Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:484.28:323.312:590.26:587:12First Quarter22Mon
23Tue6:024.58:383.512:092.91:40-0.26:577:12Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:584.98:533.81:042.52:15-0.56:557:13Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:465.29:124.11:482.02:46-0.76:547:14Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri8:315.49:364.52:291.43:17-0.76:537:15Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:155.510:024.93:110.83:47-0.66:517:16Full Moon27Sat
28Sun10:005.410:325.23:550.34:18-0.46:507:16Full Moon28Sun
29Mon10:475.011:045.54:41-0.14:490.16:497:17Full Moon29Mon
30Tue11:404.511:405.75:31-0.45:220.66:477:18Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed12:393.96:27-0.55:571.26:467:19Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 4:32 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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