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 : 1:15 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 26m at 8:53 am (3.4 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 - Jul 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:153.85:044.610:000.811:382.15:508:15Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:453.35:454.810:481.35:508:15Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:163.16:225.112:471.611:32 AM1.75:518:14Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:393.16:565.31:411.012:122.15:518:14Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:443.27:295.52:240.612:512.45:528:14Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue9:323.38:025.73:010.21:292.55:528:14Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:103.48:355.93:34-0.12:072.65:538:14Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:463.59:086.04:07-0.42:442.75:538:14New Moon8Thu
9Fri11:203.69:416.14:40-0.53:212.75:548:13New Moon9Fri
10Sat11:563.610:166.15:13-0.63:582.75:548:13New Moon10Sat
11Sun12:333.75:48-0.64:382.75:558:13New Moon11Sun
12Mon1:103.76:23-0.65:242.75:568:12Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:493.96:58-0.46:192.75:568:12Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:145.32:294.17:34-0.17:252.65:578:12Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:054.83:114.48:110.38:452.55:578:11First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:104.13:574.78:520.810:222.05:588:11First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:393.54:455.29:401.311:491.35:598:10First Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:243.25:345.710:341.75:598:10First Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:593.26:236.112:560.511:32 AM2.16:008:09Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:173.47:136.51:54-0.212:312.36:018:09Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:153.78:036.92:45-0.81:292.46:018:08Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:033.98:517.03:31-1.32:242.46:028:07Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:464.09:387.04:16-1.43:172.36:038:07Full Moon23Fri
24Sat11:284.110:246.84:59-1.44:072.26:048:06Full Moon24Sat
25Sun12:104.25:41-1.24:572.26:048:05Full Moon25Sun
26Mon12:514.36:21-0.85:502.26:058:05Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:334.46:58-0.36:462.26:068:04Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:415.12:154.57:350.37:502.36:068:03Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu1:324.32:594.58:090.99:092.26:078:02Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:353.63:464.68:451.510:482.06:088:01Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:103.14:374.79:262.06:098:01Third Quarter31Sat
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 11:04 am — 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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