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 4h 21m 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 - Oct 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:164.16:445.11:190.512:592.96:536:42Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:314.37:315.41:530.21:382.46:546:41Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:504.68:145.62:240.12:151.86:556:39Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:124.98:575.62:530.12:541.36:556:38New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:375.39:405.53:210.23:350.86:566:37New Moon5Tue
6Wed10:045.710:265.33:510.44:190.36:576:35New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:346.011:164.94:210.85:060.06:586:34New Moon7Thu
8Fri11:086.14:531.35:59-0.16:596:33Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:154.411:47 AM6.25:271.86:58-0.16:596:31Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:253.912:336.06:052.48:070.07:006:30Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:553.61:305.76:532.99:290.07:016:29First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:553.62:475.48:103.310:540.07:026:27First Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:213.94:215.210:253.37:026:26First Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:094.35:445.212:02-0.112:032.97:036:25First Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:444.66:505.312:57-0.21:062.37:046:24Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:144.97:455.31:42-0.11:561.87:056:22Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:415.18:335.22:190.12:391.37:066:21Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:065.49:165.02:510.43:170.97:076:20Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:305.59:564.73:180.83:530.67:076:19Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:535.610:354.43:421.24:270.47:086:18Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:165.611:174.14:041.65:020.37:096:16Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:385.64:262.05:380.37:106:15Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:033.811:01 AM5.54:472.46:190.47:116:14Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:593.511:27 AM5.35:072.77:060.67:126:13Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:123.311:58 AM5.15:213.18:030.87:136:12Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:394.89:160.97:136:11Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:424.510:370.87:146:10Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:073.83:244.310:173.711:370.77:156:09Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:104.04:594.411:513.27:166:08Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat7:224.36:064.512:210.512:392.77:176:07Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun7:404.77:024.712:580.41:212.07:186:06Waning Crescent31Sun
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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