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 4h 52m 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 - Oct 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:364.612:196.06:031.67:180.16:536:43Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri1:444.21:125.76:522.18:270.36:546:42Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat3:073.82:145.37:542.69:480.56:546:40Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:463.83:325.09:252.911:080.66:556:39Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:074.14:564.811:122.86:566:37Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue7:014.36:074.812:130.512:252.56:576:36Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed7:414.67:044.91:040.51:192.16:576:35Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu8:114.87:524.91:450.62:021.76:586:33Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri8:374.98:324.92:180.72:371.46:596:32Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:005.19:084.82:470.93:091.17:006:31Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun9:235.29:434.73:111.03:400.97:006:29New Moon11Sun
12Mon9:465.310:174.63:341.34:110.77:016:28New Moon12Mon
13Tue10:105.410:544.43:581.54:440.67:026:27New Moon13Tue
14Wed10:345.411:334.24:221.75:190.57:036:26New Moon14Wed
15Thu11:005.44:482.05:590.67:046:24Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:193.911:30 AM5.35:162.36:440.67:046:23Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:143.712:055.15:482.67:370.77:056:22Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun2:243.512:514.96:292.98:410.87:066:21Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon3:523.51:554.77:363.19:550.87:076:19First Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:123.73:234.69:253.211:040.77:086:18First Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:014.14:544.611:102.811:580.57:096:17First Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:394.56:064.812:182.27:106:16Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:155.07:085.012:450.41:121.57:106:15Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:505.58:045.11:270.42:020.87:116:14Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun8:266.08:575.22:080.42:500.17:126:13Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:026.49:485.12:470.63:37-0.47:136:11Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:406.610:404.93:270.94:24-0.77:146:10Full Moon27Tue
28Wed10:206.711:354.64:071.35:14-0.87:156:09Full Moon28Wed
29Thu11:016.54:491.76:06-0.77:166:08Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:354.311:46 AM6.25:342.17:01-0.47:176:07Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat1:404.112:365.76:272.58:00-0.17:176:06Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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