Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 32m at 11:16 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:30 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Feb 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:385.79:113.81:301.92:48-0.76:565:28Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:145.79:393.92:081.83:18-0.76:555:29Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:475.510:074.02:431.73:46-0.66:545:30Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:195.410:344.03:161.64:12-0.46:535:31Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:515.111:034.13:511.64:38-0.26:535:32Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:234.711:334.14:281.65:030.16:525:33Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:574.35:081.65:300.46:515:34Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:054.111:35 AM3.85:551.75:570.86:505:35Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:394.112:223.36:511.76:261.26:495:36Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:204.21:322.88:071.77:001.76:485:37Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:124.33:332.59:501.47:512.06:475:38Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:184.45:262.611:090.99:182.36:465:39Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:234.76:342.912:040.36:455:40Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:215.27:173.312:49-0.26:445:41Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:135.67:533.71:30-0.86:435:41Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:036.08:274.112:431.72:08-1.16:425:42Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:506.29:034.41:341.32:46-1.36:415:43New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:366.39:394.72:240.93:24-1.36:405:44New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:236.110:185.03:130.64:02-1.16:395:45New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:115.710:595.24:040.44:41-0.86:385:46Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:035.111:435.24:590.45:20-0.26:375:47Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:004.35:590.46:020.46:355:48Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:315.21:083.67:070.56:471.16:345:49Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:255.02:383.18:310.67:421.76:335:50First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:314.94:333.010:060.59:062.16:325:51First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:454.86:083.211:250.210:412.26:315:52First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:564.87:073.512:25-0.16:295:52Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:565.07:463.71:12-0.36:285:53Waxing 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 1:53 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 49% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (49% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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