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 3h 38m 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 - Mar 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:455.18:153.912:461.91:49-0.36:275:54Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:265.18:404.01:271.72:21-0.46:265:55Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:025.19:034.12:021.52:48-0.36:245:56Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:355.19:264.32:341.23:12-0.26:235:57Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:064.99:504.43:051.13:350.06:225:58Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:384.710:154.43:370.93:580.26:215:58Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:114.410:404.54:110.94:220.56:195:59Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:464.15:490.95:470.87:187:00Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:074.512:273.66:310.96:131.27:177:01Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:384.51:173.27:211.06:401.67:157:02Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:144.42:282.88:231.07:122.07:147:03Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:034.44:222.69:490.98:042.37:137:03Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:134.46:082.811:180.69:512.57:117:04Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:394.57:063.212:230.27:107:05Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:524.87:453.61:13-0.27:097:06Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:535.28:204.012:421.91:56-0.67:077:07Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:485.58:544.51:391.42:36-0.87:067:07Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:395.79:295.02:300.83:15-0.97:047:08Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:285.710:055.33:190.33:52-0.87:037:09New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:165.510:425.64:08-0.14:30-0.57:027:10New Moon20Fri
21Sat11:065.111:225.74:57-0.45:080.07:007:10New Moon21Sat
22Sun11:594.65:49-0.45:470.56:597:11Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:045.612:584.06:45-0.36:291.16:587:12Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:495.42:073.57:46-0.17:151.76:567:13Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:415.03:353.28:590.28:132.26:557:14First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:434.75:243.210:250.39:492.56:537:14First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:034.46:453.411:440.311:372.46:527:15First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:244.37:353.712:450.26:517:16First Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:314.48:103.912:472.11:330.16:497:17Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:244.48:364.11:371.82:100.16:487:17Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:084.58:594.32:171.42:410.26:477:18Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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