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 27m at 2:31 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:046.610:414.12:501.74:15-1.76:565:28New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:496.311:194.33:391.64:53-1.46:555:29New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:355.711:574.44:311.55:30-0.86:545:30Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:214.95:251.56:04-0.26:535:31Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:364.412:114.16:251.56:360.56:525:32Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:174.51:123.37:361.67:061.26:525:33First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:024.52:462.79:131.47:381.86:515:34First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:554.55:262.510:521.18:222.46:505:35First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:544.57:322.812:040.66:495:36First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:534.78:123.112:550.26:485:37Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:464.98:363.31:34-0.26:475:38Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:325.18:553.412:202.72:07-0.46:465:39Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:125.49:143.51:032.52:37-0.76:455:40Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:485.69:353.61:392.33:05-0.86:445:41Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:225.79:573.72:132.03:32-0.96:435:42Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:555.710:223.92:481.83:58-0.86:425:43Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:295.510:484.13:251.64:24-0.76:415:44Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:055.211:154.24:051.44:51-0.46:405:45Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:454.711:454.44:511.35:180.16:395:45Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:324.15:431.25:450.66:375:46Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:194.612:313.46:461.16:141.26:365:47Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:004.82:002.88:070.96:451.76:355:48Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:534.94:222.59:500.57:322.36:345:49Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:045.16:322.811:160.09:192.66:335:50Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:225.37:253.212:19-0.66:325:51Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:325.67:583.61:11-1.16:305:52Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:326.08:293.912:172.31:55-1.46:295:53Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:256.28:594.11:151.92:34-1.56:285:54Waning Crescent28Mon
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 5:42 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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