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 - Sep 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:344.112:435.56:121.67:401.06:327:25Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:433.51:265.56:382.19:010.96:327:23Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:313.02:255.57:082.610:430.76:337:22Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:455.66:347:20Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:353.55:115.712:050.210:29 AM3.26:357:19Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:063.86:226.01:05-0.212:083.06:357:18Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:354.17:236.31:54-0.51:142.56:367:16Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:034.58:156.42:35-0.72:091.96:377:15Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:314.89:036.33:12-0.62:571.56:377:14New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:005.19:486.03:45-0.43:431.16:387:12New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:295.410:315.54:160.04:280.86:397:11New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:585.511:164.94:440.55:120.76:397:09New Moon12Sat
13Sun11:275.65:101.15:590.76:407:08Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:044.311:56 AM5.55:351.76:490.86:417:06Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:583.812:275.35:572.27:461.06:427:05Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:093.31:025.16:142.79:001.26:427:04Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:504.810:381.26:437:02First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:144.611:571.06:447:01First Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:213.74:554.610:523.66:446:59First Quarter19Sat
20Sun8:173.86:044.812:510.712:203.36:456:58First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:264.06:555.11:310.51:052.96:466:57Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:384.27:385.32:040.31:412.46:476:55Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:544.48:165.42:310.22:152.06:476:54Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:124.78:545.42:560.22:501.56:486:52Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:325.19:325.33:200.43:271.16:496:51Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:555.410:135.03:430.64:060.76:496:49Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:205.710:574.74:081.04:480.46:506:48Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:486.011:484.24:341.45:350.26:516:47Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:216.15:021.86:290.16:526:45Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:513.712:016.05:312.37:330.26:526:44Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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