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 5h 30m 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 - Nov 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:015.17:544.81:300.42:021.37:196:05Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:255.58:444.92:020.52:430.67:206:04Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:536.09:344.82:340.83:26-0.17:216:03New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:246.410:254.63:071.14:12-0.67:226:02New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:586.711:224.33:411.55:00-0.97:236:01New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:366.84:171.95:53-1.07:246:00Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:254.010:19 AM6.63:572.35:51-1.06:244:59Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:373.811:09 AM6.34:442.76:55-0.76:254:59Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue2:013.712:105.85:473.18:06-0.56:264:58First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:343.91:265.27:213.39:19-0.26:274:57First Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:414.22:584.89:303.110:240.06:284:56First Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:274.54:244.611:002.611:160.26:294:56First Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:044.95:354.412:021.96:304:55Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:355.26:354.312:000.412:531.36:314:54Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:025.47:274.212:370.81:350.86:324:54Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:285.68:134.11:081.22:120.46:334:53Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:525.88:563.91:341.52:460.16:344:53Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:155.99:373.81:581.93:19-0.16:354:52Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:385.910:213.72:212.23:51-0.26:364:52Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:035.811:083.52:452.54:26-0.26:374:51Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:285.73:102.75:05-0.16:384:51Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:023.49:57 AM5.53:362.95:470.06:394:50Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue1:073.410:31 AM5.34:023.16:350.26:404:50Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed2:333.411:12 AM4.94:343.37:290.36:414:50Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:064.68:280.46:414:49Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:383.81:224.28:133.59:250.56:424:49Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:594.12:594.010:083.110:140.66:434:49Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:214.44:253.911:132.410:550.76:444:49Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:454.95:363.912:031.66:454:48Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:125.56:404.012:490.76:464:48Waning Crescent30Tue
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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