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 1h 39m 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 - Apr 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:215.71:513.47:29-0.56:361.86:447:19Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri1:085.53:293.08:42-0.37:232.46:437:20Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:085.25:393.110:11-0.38:462.86:427:21Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:294.97:013.511:34-0.411:082.96:407:22Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:014.87:453.812:39-0.56:397:23Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:184.88:184.112:362.51:31-0.66:387:23Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:204.98:454.31:351.92:13-0.56:367:24Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu8:114.99:094.62:211.52:48-0.36:357:25Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri8:544.89:324.73:001.03:17-0.16:347:26Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:334.69:544.93:350.73:420.36:327:26New Moon10Sat
11Sun10:094.410:155.04:080.44:040.66:317:27New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:464.110:375.14:410.34:241.06:307:28New Moon12Mon
13Tue11:253.810:585.15:140.14:451.46:297:29New Moon13Tue
14Wed12:083.45:510.15:061.86:277:30Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:003.16:310.25:242.26:267:30Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri2:102.87:180.35:352.56:257:31Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:184.78:170.56:247:32Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun1:004.59:360.56:227:33First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:044.27:413.311:000.49:553.36:217:33First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:454.17:323.511:590.211:492.96:207:34First Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:164.37:423.812:440.06:197:35First Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:234.58:014.212:462.31:21-0.26:177:36Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:204.78:244.71:321.61:56-0.26:167:37Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:134.88:505.22:170.92:29-0.16:157:37Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:044.89:205.73:020.23:020.26:147:38Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:554.79:526.13:48-0.53:360.56:137:39Full Moon26Mon
27Tue10:484.410:276.34:35-1.04:111.06:127:40Full Moon27Tue
28Wed11:464.011:066.45:26-1.24:471.56:117:41Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:513.76:21-1.35:282.06:107:41Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri2:073.47:21-1.16:152.46:097:42Waning Gibbous30Fri
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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