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 4h 45m 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 (16% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Apr 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:324.710:445.24:290.24:320.36:457:19New Moon1Fri
2Sat11:144.211:105.25:090.14:560.86:437:20New Moon2Sat
3Sun12:003.85:500.05:191.46:427:21Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:513.36:330.15:401.96:417:22Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:025.01:562.97:210.35:562.36:397:22Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:314.78:200.56:387:23Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:084.49:450.76:377:24First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:064.111:170.66:357:25First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:534.08:083.512:190.46:347:25First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:264.18:143.612:063.01:040.16:337:26First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:284.38:253.912:572.61:390.06:317:27Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:184.58:404.21:362.12:09-0.16:307:28Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:034.78:584.52:121.52:36-0.16:297:29Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:454.89:204.92:480.93:020.06:287:29Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:284.79:445.33:260.43:280.36:267:30Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:124.510:115.64:06-0.13:560.66:257:31Full Moon16Sat
17Sun11:004.210:415.94:50-0.54:251.06:247:32Full Moon17Sun
18Mon11:553.811:166.05:38-0.84:561.56:237:32Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:003.46:32-0.85:302.06:217:33Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:193.17:33-0.76:102.46:207:34Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:475.64:063.18:44-0.67:082.86:197:35Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:525.25:483.410:06-0.59:003.16:187:36Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:204.96:413.711:21-0.511:162.86:177:36Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:554.77:184.112:21-0.56:157:37Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:124.77:504.512:362.21:09-0.46:147:38Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:174.68:184.91:341.51:50-0.26:137:39Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:124.68:455.22:230.92:250.16:127:40Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:014.49:115.43:050.42:550.56:117:40Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:464.29:365.63:450.03:220.96:107:41New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:303.910:015.64:22-0.23:461.36:097:42New Moon30Sat
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 16% 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 (16% 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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