Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 11:16 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 41m at 4:44 pm (4.8 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 - Aug 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:284.710:556.35:08-0.94:461.56:098:00Full Moon1Sat
2Sun12:104.95:47-0.75:401.56:107:59Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:545.16:28-0.36:411.46:107:58Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:395.21:425.27:100.27:501.46:117:58Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:434.52:365.37:550.89:121.46:127:57Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:023.83:375.48:471.410:471.16:137:56Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:423.44:425.69:531.96:137:55Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:213.45:465.712:080.711:09 AM2.26:147:54Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:393.76:435.91:130.312:192.36:157:53Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:343.97:346.02:06-0.11:192.36:167:52Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:154.18:196.12:50-0.32:092.26:167:51Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:494.28:596.03:27-0.32:522.16:177:50New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:194.39:355.94:00-0.33:291.96:187:48New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:474.410:095.74:30-0.14:041.96:187:47New Moon14Fri
15Sat11:164.510:435.54:580.14:401.86:197:46New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:454.511:165.15:240.35:171.86:207:45Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:154.55:510.65:571.86:217:44Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:474.56:181.06:421.96:217:43Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:314.21:214.56:451.47:362.06:227:42Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:193.82:004.57:151.88:442.06:237:40First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:263.32:504.67:492.210:191.86:247:39First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:143.03:554.78:392.511:441.56:247:38First Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:033.15:034.910:012.76:257:37First Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:123.46:015.312:421.011:25 AM2.76:267:35Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:553.76:535.71:280.512:282.56:277:34Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:304.07:426.12:080.01:222.26:277:33Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:034.48:286.32:45-0.32:121.86:287:32Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:364.79:146.53:22-0.53:001.46:297:30Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:125.110:006.43:58-0.63:481.06:297:29Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:495.410:486.14:35-0.44:380.86:307:28Full Moon30Sun
31Mon11:295.611:395.65:14-0.15:310.66:317:26Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 8:00 pm — 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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