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 1h 37m 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 - Jan 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:596.89:133.612:262.32:35-1.77:054:59Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:497.09:573.81:232.33:20-1.97:055:00Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:377.010:403.92:162.24:04-1.97:055:01Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:246.811:234.03:092.14:47-1.77:055:02Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:116.34:022.15:28-1.37:055:02Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:064.110:58 AM5.74:592.16:07-0.87:055:03Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:494.211:47 AM4.96:012.16:44-0.27:055:04Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:334.312:424.07:132.17:190.57:055:05Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:204.51:513.28:441.97:531.27:055:06Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:084.63:382.610:241.68:311.87:055:07Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:574.75:542.511:411.09:212.37:055:08Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:444.97:402.812:380.57:055:09Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:295.18:273.01:220.17:055:09Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:125.38:563.21:58-0.37:045:10Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:525.59:203.312:182.82:31-0.67:045:11Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:295.79:423.41:032.73:02-0.87:045:12Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:045.910:063.51:422.53:32-0.97:045:13New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:375.910:333.62:202.44:01-1.07:035:14New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:115.911:013.72:572.24:30-1.07:035:15New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:455.711:303.93:372.14:58-0.87:025:16Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:215.34:222.05:27-0.57:025:17Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:014.111:02 AM4.85:131.95:55-0.17:025:18Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:344.311:51 AM4.16:131.86:240.57:015:19Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:114.612:553.37:281.66:551.17:015:20First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:554.82:392.79:061.37:321.77:005:21First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:515.15:022.510:450.68:282.27:005:22First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:545.56:572.811:57-0.19:582.56:595:23First Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:585.87:523.212:55-0.86:585:24Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:596.28:293.51:43-1.36:585:25Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:556.59:033.712:312.42:26-1.76:575:26Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat7:466.69:353.91:302.13:06-1.86:565:27Full Moon31Sat
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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