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 3h 38m 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 - Oct 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:143.412:515.96:032.78:500.26:536:42Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:203.31:585.66:513.110:210.26:546:41Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:133.63:295.48:473.411:370.06:556:40Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:563.95:015.411:063.26:556:38Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:284.36:155.512:35-0.212:262.66:566:37Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:574.77:165.51:21-0.21:242.06:576:36Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:255.18:095.42:01-0.12:131.36:586:34Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu8:525.48:585.32:350.22:580.86:586:33Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:195.79:435.03:050.63:400.46:596:32New Moon9Fri
10Sat9:455.910:274.63:321.04:200.17:006:30New Moon10Sat
11Sun10:116.011:134.23:561.55:000.17:016:29New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:375.94:202.05:410.17:026:28Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:023.911:03 AM5.74:422.46:250.37:026:26Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:003.511:30 AM5.55:032.87:150.57:036:25Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu2:163.312:035.25:153.18:160.87:046:24Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:474.89:350.97:056:23First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:584.510:530.97:066:21First Quarter17Sat
18Sun7:153.83:474.310:263.611:500.87:066:20First Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:174.05:144.311:583.27:076:19First Quarter19Mon
20Tue7:274.26:154.512:310.712:442.77:086:18Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:414.57:064.61:040.61:232.17:096:17Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:594.97:534.71:330.72:001.57:106:16Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri8:195.38:384.61:590.82:370.97:116:14Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:435.79:244.62:261.03:150.37:126:13Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:096.210:114.42:541.33:56-0.37:126:12Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:396.511:034.23:231.74:41-0.67:136:11Full Moon26Mon
27Tue10:136.63:552.05:30-0.87:146:10Full Moon27Tue
28Wed12:023.910:53 AM6.64:292.46:25-0.87:156:09Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu1:103.611:39 AM6.45:082.77:26-0.67:166:08Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri2:313.512:356.06:003.08:35-0.47:176:07Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:063.61:465.67:213.39:49-0.27:186:06Third Quarter31Sat
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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