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 6h 02m 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 - Nov 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:554.012:345.16:322.88:070.36:185:05Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:204.01:464.68:053.09:180.56:195:04Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:304.23:124.39:552.810:220.76:205:03Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:204.54:324.111:112.411:130.96:215:02Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:584.75:374.112:051.96:225:02Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:284.96:304.112:481.56:235:01Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:555.17:164.112:291.21:241.16:245:00Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:205.37:564.212:591.41:570.76:254:59Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:445.58:334.11:251.52:280.46:264:58New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:095.79:104.11:511.72:590.26:274:58New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:345.89:494.02:181.93:320.06:284:57New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:015.810:313.92:462.14:08-0.16:294:56New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:305.811:193.83:172.34:46-0.16:304:55Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:025.63:502.55:29-0.16:314:55Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:123.710:40 AM5.44:292.76:160.06:324:54Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:113.711:27 AM5.15:212.97:090.26:324:54Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:183.812:274.86:343.08:080.36:334:53First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:224.01:474.48:133.09:110.56:344:52First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:144.43:234.29:582.510:090.66:354:52First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:584.94:464.111:111.811:000.76:364:51First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:385.45:574.212:091.06:374:51Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:175.97:004.31:000.26:384:51Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:576.47:574.412:321.01:48-0.46:394:50Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:366.78:494.41:161.22:34-0.96:404:50Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:166.89:414.41:591.53:20-1.26:414:49Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:576.810:334.32:421.74:06-1.26:424:49Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:386.511:284.23:262.04:53-1.16:434:49Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:216.14:132.35:41-0.86:444:49Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:254.111:07 AM5.65:062.56:29-0.46:454:48Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:254.011:58 AM5.06:082.87:200.16:464:48Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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