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 3h 50m 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 - Sep 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:125.75:540.36:300.66:317:25Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:364.912:595.76:360.97:340.76:327:24Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:424.31:525.67:221.58:510.86:337:22Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:053.82:555.48:172.110:220.86:347:21Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:493.64:105.39:352.511:440.66:347:20Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:243.75:245.311:112.66:357:18Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:294.06:295.412:490.412:262.56:367:17Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:144.27:235.51:410.21:232.36:367:15Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:484.48:085.62:230.12:092.06:377:14Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:164.68:475.62:580.22:471.86:387:13Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:414.79:225.53:280.33:211.56:397:11New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:054.89:555.33:540.53:521.46:397:10New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:294.910:285.14:180.74:241.36:407:08New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:544.911:024.84:410.94:581.26:417:07New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:205.011:394.55:051.25:351.26:417:06Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:464.95:301.56:171.36:427:04Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:204.112:164.95:571.97:041.36:437:03Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:113.712:524.86:262.28:031.46:437:01Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:213.41:384.77:002.69:211.46:447:00First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:063.22:454.77:532.910:491.26:456:58First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:473.44:114.79:353.111:550.96:466:57First Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:423.75:275.011:162.96:466:56First Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:194.16:295.312:450.512:232.56:476:54Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:534.57:235.71:280.21:171.96:486:53Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:264.98:145.92:080.02:061.36:486:51Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:005.49:036.02:46-0.12:540.76:496:50Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:355.89:525.83:230.03:420.36:506:49Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:126.110:425.54:010.24:310.06:516:47Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:516.211:365.14:390.65:22-0.26:516:46Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:336.25:191.16:18-0.16:526:44Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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