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 2h 52m 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 - May 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:415.83:393.48:28-0.87:192.86:087:43Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:445.25:153.69:43-0.69:043.06:077:44Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:044.76:183.910:57-0.411:122.86:067:45Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:364.47:014.211:58-0.26:057:45Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:564.37:344.512:312.312:48-0.16:047:46Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:014.28:024.71:281.71:290.26:037:47Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:564.18:265.02:131.22:020.56:027:48Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:434.08:495.22:520.72:300.86:017:48Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:253.99:115.33:260.32:541.26:007:49New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:053.79:335.53:580.13:161.55:597:50New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:453.69:555.54:30-0.13:391.85:587:51New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:283.410:195.55:03-0.34:022.15:587:52New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:163.35:39-0.34:262.45:577:52New Moon13Thu
14Fri1:123.26:19-0.24:492.65:567:53Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:203.17:04-0.15:112.95:557:54Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:540.05:557:55Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:344.88:530.15:547:55Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:334.55:573.59:560.29:313.25:537:56First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:554.26:183.910:530.211:192.85:537:57First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:294.16:414.311:410.25:527:58First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:494.07:074.812:242.112:230.35:517:58Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:584.17:365.41:181.31:010.55:517:59Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:014.18:085.92:070.41:390.75:508:00Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:004.18:436.42:54-0.42:181.15:508:00Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:564.19:216.83:42-1.02:581.45:498:01Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:534.010:016.94:31-1.53:391.85:498:02Full Moon26Wed
27Thu11:533.810:446.85:21-1.74:222.15:488:02Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:573.76:14-1.65:112.45:488:03Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:043.77:10-1.46:082.75:488:04Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:255.93:153.78:07-1.07:212.95:478:04Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon1:255.34:253.99:07-0.68:573.05:478:05Third Quarter31Mon
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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