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 40m 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 - Dec 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:084.63:204.110:032.39:590.66:474:48Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:525.04:483.711:211.610:471.06:484:48Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:305.46:093.512:220.86:484:48Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:055.77:193.51:120.26:494:48Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:385.98:173.512:061.91:56-0.26:504:48Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:106.09:053.512:402.32:34-0.56:514:48Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:406.19:473.51:132.53:09-0.66:524:48New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:116.010:273.51:452.73:44-0.76:524:48New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:416.011:083.52:172.84:18-0.66:534:48New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:135.811:493.52:502.84:54-0.56:544:48New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:455.63:252.95:31-0.46:554:49Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:323.410:19 AM5.34:042.96:08-0.26:554:49Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:163.510:56 AM5.04:523.06:460.06:564:49Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:023.611:38 AM4.55:563.17:240.36:574:49Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:463.812:314.07:183.08:030.66:574:50First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:254.11:473.59:062.78:451.06:584:50First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:004.43:353.110:372.19:301.46:594:50First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:334.95:143.011:391.310:151.76:594:51First Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:085.46:353.112:290.57:004:51Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:465.97:413.31:16-0.37:004:52Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:276.48:343.52:01-1.07:014:52Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:126.89:223.612:392.32:45-1.57:014:53Full Moon22Tue
23Wed7:597.110:093.71:302.33:31-1.87:024:53Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:467.210:563.82:222.34:17-1.97:024:54Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:357.011:433.93:152.25:03-1.87:034:54Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:256.54:122.25:49-1.47:034:55Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:324.111:19 AM5.95:172.26:34-0.97:034:56Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:214.312:175.06:302.27:18-0.37:044:56Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:124.51:254.17:562.18:030.47:044:57Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:044.82:543.39:381.78:511.17:044:58Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:555.04:432.911:051.19:381.87:044:58Third Quarter31Thu
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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