Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 2:03 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 33m at 9:49 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Feb 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:326.610:094.12:211.83:43-1.66:565:28Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:166.310:424.33:091.54:18-1.36:555:29Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:595.811:164.43:571.44:51-0.96:545:30Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:415.111:504.54:461.35:20-0.36:535:31Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:254.45:381.35:470.36:525:32Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:244.612:143.66:351.46:111.06:515:33Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:594.51:162.87:451.46:301.66:515:34Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:404.53:142.39:251.36:372.16:505:35Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:334.411:031.06:495:36Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:434.512:110.56:485:37Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:514.68:293.112:580.16:475:38Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:484.98:373.31:34-0.36:465:39Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:345.28:493.412:182.72:06-0.66:455:40Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:145.59:053.51:002.42:34-0.86:445:41Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:505.79:243.71:382.13:01-0.96:435:42New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:255.79:464.02:141.83:26-0.96:425:43New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:595.710:104.22:521.53:52-0.86:415:44New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:365.410:364.53:321.24:18-0.56:405:45New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:164.911:054.84:171.04:44-0.16:385:45Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:014.311:375.05:060.85:100.46:375:46Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:563.66:040.75:371.06:365:47Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:155.11:102.97:130.66:051.66:355:48First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:015.23:162.48:460.56:342.26:345:49First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:055.210:280.16:335:50First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:285.27:133.111:44-0.410:132.86:325:51First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:485.47:413.412:41-0.96:305:52Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:565.78:083.71:27-1.26:295:53Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:535.98:354.012:472.02:06-1.36:285:54Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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 11:56 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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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