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 5h 21m 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 - Oct 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:003.95:514.912:380.612:073.36:536:42First Quarter1Wed
2Thu8:054.16:465.21:160.312:542.76:546:41Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:194.47:345.41:490.11:372.16:556:39Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:394.88:215.52:180.12:181.56:566:38Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:025.39:075.52:470.23:010.86:566:37Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:295.89:545.23:160.43:450.26:576:35Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:586.210:454.93:460.84:32-0.26:586:34Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:316.511:414.44:171.35:23-0.56:596:33Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:086.64:491.86:20-0.56:596:31Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:483.911:51 AM6.45:252.37:23-0.47:006:30Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:103.612:436.16:062.88:38-0.27:016:29Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:043.51:495.77:063.210:040.07:026:27Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:513.73:175.38:593.511:210.07:036:26Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:434.14:515.111:133.27:036:25Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:194.46:075.112:210.012:292.67:046:24Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:494.77:085.01:090.11:242.07:056:22Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:155.07:594.91:470.22:101.57:066:21Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:395.28:444.82:190.52:491.07:076:20Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:015.59:254.62:450.93:250.77:076:19New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:225.610:044.33:071.33:580.47:086:18New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:425.710:434.13:271.74:310.27:096:16New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:035.711:263.83:462.05:060.27:106:15New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:245.74:062.45:430.27:116:14Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:153.610:48 AM5.64:252.76:260.37:126:13Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:153.311:15 AM5.44:392.97:160.57:136:12Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:495.18:170.77:136:11Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:374.89:310.77:146:10First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:504.610:420.67:156:09First Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:513.83:344.410:113.611:340.57:166:08First Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:514.15:054.411:453.17:176:07First Quarter30Thu
31Fri7:044.46:134.512:150.412:382.47:186:06Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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